Banga (en. Jar)

ˈbaŋɐ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A container usually made of ceramic, glass, or plastic used for storing liquids.

The siblings drink water from their jar.

Ang magkakapatid ay umiinom ng tubig mula sa kanilang banga.

May refer to a container used in ceremonies or rituals.

They used the jar in the ritual to bring offerings.

Ginamit nila ang banga sa ritwal upang dalhin ang mga handog.

Derived from ancient words referring to a container for water or other liquids.

water jar

Container for water.

banga ng tubig

jar underground

A container buried in the ground, commonly used in ancient storage methods.

banga sa ilalim ng lupa

water

A liquid that is commonly stored in a jar.

tubig

ceramic

A material used to create a jar.

ceramika

broken or shattered

Oh no, your cellphone is broken, it's hopeless now.

Naku, banga na 'yung cellphone mo, wala na 'yang pag-asa.

fool or silly

I can't believe how foolish you are, why did you do that?

Hindi ako makapaniwala na ang banga mo, bakit mo 'yan ginawa?

playful or fun

My friends are so fun, they're always making us laugh.

Sobrang banga ng mga tropa, lagi silang nagpapatawa.