Ungkatin (en. To unearth)

/ungˈka.tin/

Synonyms

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.