Banakal (en. Damsel)

/buh-nah-kal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of creature belonging to the fish family, usually found in cold waters.
The banakal is commonly found in rivers and streams.
Ang banakal ay karaniwang matatagpuan sa mga ilog at sapa.
A slang term for a girl or young woman.
I saw a banakal walking in the park.
Nakita ko ang isang banakal na naglalakad sa parke.

Etymology

The word 'banakal' is derived from the word 'banak' meaning to flow or to stream.

Common Phrases and Expressions

The stream of the river
A metaphor referring to the flow of life or events.
Ang banakal ng ilog

Related Words

banak
This is the root of the word 'banakal', referring to the flow or streaming.
banak

Slang Meanings

super messy or chaotic
Your room is so banakal, you need to clean up!
Ang banakal ng kwarto mo, kailangan mo nang maglinis!
moving from one house to another without planning
Juan is so banakal, he moved houses several times in a year.
Banakal na naman si Juan, nagpalipat-lipat ng bahay sa isang taon.
loud laughter or fun
Our barkada was so banakal earlier, it was so much fun!
Ang banakal ng barkadahan namin kanina, ang saya!