From root: bukas
Usage Note
Pagbubukas is used for formal events like the opening of a store or a school year. It refers to the act or the occasion of starting something.
Examples
" Bukas ang pagbubukas ng tindahan. "
Natural Translation
The store opening is tomorrow.
Literal Translation
Tomorrow the opening of store.
" Tapos na ang pagbubukas ng regalo. "
Natural Translation
The opening of gifts is finished.
Literal Translation
Finished already the act-of-opening of gift.
" Inanyayahan kami sa pagbubukas ng bagong paaralan na dadaluhan ng maraming opisyal ng bayan. "
Natural Translation
We were invited to the opening of the new school that many town officials will attend.
Literal Translation
Invited we to the opening of new school linker will-attend by many official of town.
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