Banag (en. Wail)
ba-nag
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A painful sound typically associated with grief or mourning.
We heard a wail from the side of the road that seemed to signify a lost loved one.
Nakarinig kami ng banag mula sa tabi ng daan na tila may nawawalang mahal sa buhay.
A form of sound that is very hurtful and full of emotion.
Sometimes the wail is more painful than any word.
Minsan ang banag ay mas masakit kaysa sa anumang salita.
The expression of feelings in a loud manner, usually heard during a crisis.
Her wail reflected immense suffering and pain in her heart.
Ang kanyang banag ay nagpakita ng labis na pagdurusa at sakit sa kanyang puso.
Etymology
The term 'banag' originates from the root word 'banag' meaning to shriek or to cry.
Common Phrases and Expressions
wail of the heart
The shedding of emotions or painful feelings.
banag ng puso
when I was sad, many wails filled the surroundings.
The painful sound of mourning began.
noong ako'y nalumbay, maraming banag ang pumuno sa paligid.
Related Words
tear
A form of wail that comes from crying.
luhang
pain
The emotional grief that can be expressed through wailing.
sakit
Slang Meanings
Exciting event or activity.
This banag is so fun, let's go to the party!
Ang saya ng banag na 'to, tara na sa party!
Chill or without any hassle, just relaxing.
I just woke up, I'm just on banag right now.
Gumising lang ako, banag lang ako ngayon.
Being together or bonding with friends.
Our weekend banag is tomorrow, don't miss it!
Weekend banag natin bukas, wag kang mawawala!