From root: bukas
Usage Note
Bukas-palad is an idiomatic adjective that literally means open-palmed. It describes someone who is always ready to give or help those in need.
Examples
" Bukas-palad ang lola ko. "
Natural Translation
My grandmother is generous.
Literal Translation
Generous the grandmother my.
" Maging bukas-palad tayo sa mahihirap. "
Natural Translation
Let's be charitable to the poor.
Literal Translation
Become generous we to poor.
" Kahit kaunti lang ang kita niya, bukas-palad pa rin siya sa sinumang humihingi ng tulong. "
Natural Translation
Even though her income is small, she is still generous to anyone who asks for help.
Literal Translation
Even little only the income her, generous still also she to whoever asking of help.
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