buka
bukâ with stress marks
open
Usage Note
Buka describes something that is open, ajar, or spread apart — a door, a mouth, a wound, or a flower beginning to bloom. It contrasts with sara (closed) and is commonly used in everyday speech and instructions. The verb form is ibuka or buksan.
Examples
" Buka ang bintana. "
Natural Translation
The window is open.
Literal Translation
Open the window.
" Buka pa rin ang pinto kahit gabi na. "
Natural Translation
The door is still open even though it's already nighttime.
Literal Translation
Open still the door even-though night already.
" Iwan mong buka ang pinto para makapasok ang hangin habang natutulog ang mga bata. "
Natural Translation
Leave the door open so the air can come in while the children sleep.
Literal Translation
Leave you open the door so can-enter the wind while sleep the children.
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