From root: bukas
Usage Note
Pambukas is used for tools like a bottle opener (pambukas ng bote) or a can opener (pambukas ng lata). The prefix pang- changes to pam- due to the root starting with B.
Examples
" May pambukas ka ba? "
Natural Translation
Do you have an opener?
Literal Translation
There-is opener you question?
" Nasaan ang pambukas ng bote? "
Natural Translation
Where is the bottle opener?
Literal Translation
Where the opener of bottle?
" Hindi namin mabuksan ang lata dahil nawawala ang pambukas na palaging nasa drawer. "
Natural Translation
We can't open the can because the opener that's always in the drawer is missing.
Literal Translation
Not we can-open the can because is-missing the opener that always at drawer.
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