bukadkad
bukádkad with stress marks
bloomed, fully open
Usage Note
Bukadkad describes a flower that has fully opened or bloomed. It is also used figuratively in literature and speech to describe a person who has flourished, a talent that has blossomed, or a relationship that has fully developed. It has an inherently positive, poetic tone.
Examples
" Bukadkad na ang bulaklak. "
Natural Translation
The flower has bloomed.
Literal Translation
Bloomed already the flower.
" Bukadkad na ang mga rosas sa hardin ngayong umaga. "
Natural Translation
The roses in the garden have fully bloomed this morning.
Literal Translation
Bloomed already the roses in-the garden this morning.
" Tulad ng bukadkad na sampaguita, unti-unting namukadkad ang tiwala ng batang dating mahiyain. "
Natural Translation
Like a fully bloomed sampaguita, the confidence of the once-shy child gradually blossomed.
Literal Translation
Like the bloomed sampaguita, little-by-little bloomed the confidence of-the child formerly shy.
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