Ungkatin (en. To unearth)

/ungˈka.tin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To perform an action of digging or removing something that is hidden.

We need to unearth the old yard to find the missing item.

Kailangan nating ungkatin ang dating bakuran upang mahanap ang nawawalang bagay.

To search or investigate for information or details that are unknown.

He tried to unearth the secrets of his family.

Sinubukan niyang ungkatin ang mga lihim ng kanyang pamilya.

To discover hidden truths or news that were not previously known.

The researcher unearthed information from last year.

Ang mananaliksik ay nag-ungkat ng mga impormasyon mula sa nakaraang taon.

Root word: 'ungkat' meaning to dig or to unearth.

to dig into the past

To research or inquire about past events.

ungkatin ang nakaraan

to unearth secrets

To search or discover secret information.

ungkatin ang mga sekreto

ungkat

Root word that is the primary unit of 'ungkatin' meaning to dig.

ungkat

hukay

An action of digging or removing soil.

hukay

To dig into or seek information from someone who is not willing to share it.

It seems like you want to dig into their issue, but they're not ready yet.

Parang gusto mong ungkatin ang issue nila, pero di pa sila ready.

To bring up sensitive topics or memories that are better left forgotten.

Let’s not dig up what happened in the past.

Huwag na nating ungkatin ang mga nangyari sa nakaraan.

To touch on a topic that is unpleasant to talk about or shocking news.

Why would you even dig into that gossip? It just bursts the bubble.

Bakit mo pa unguin ang tsismis na ‘yan, nakakaburst ng bubble.