From root: bukas
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
binuksan
bi-nuk-SAN
opened
Present (Incomplete)
binubuksan
bi-nu-buk-SAN
opening
Future (Contemplated)
bubuksan
bu-buk-SAN
will open
Usage Note
Buksan is used for opening physical items like doors or containers, and it is also the primary verb for turning on electronic devices or appliances. It highlights the action performed on an object to make it accessible, visible, or operational.
Examples
" Buksan mo ang pinto. "
Natural Translation
Open the door.
Literal Translation
Open you the door.
" Utos niya sa akin na buksan ang bintana. "
Natural Translation
His/Her order to me was to open the window.
Literal Translation
Order his/her to me that open the window.
" Binuksan ko ang bintana para makapasok ang sariwang hangin sa loob ng kwarto. "
Natural Translation
I opened the window so fresh air could come into the room.
Literal Translation
Opened I the window so can-enter the fresh air in inside of room.
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