From root: bukas
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagbukas
nag-bu-KAS
opened
Present (Incomplete)
nagbubukas
nag-bu-bu-KAS
opening
Future (Contemplated)
magbubukas
mag-bu-bu-KAS
will open
Usage Note
Magbukas is used when the focus is on the actor performing the action of opening something, such as a door, a gift, or even a business. It is a versatile actor-focus verb frequently used for both physical objects and starting operations or events.
Examples
" Magbukas ka ng pinto. "
Natural Translation
Open a door.
Literal Translation
Open you of door.
" Gusto naming magbukas ng bagong tindahan. "
Natural Translation
We want to open a new store.
Literal Translation
Want we open of new store.
" Balak naming magbukas ng maliit na kapehan sa kanto bago matapos ang taon. "
Natural Translation
We plan to open a small coffee shop on the corner before the year ends.
Literal Translation
Plan we open of small coffee-shop at corner before end the year.
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