Bangal (en. Bangle)

/ˈbaŋɡal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of jewelry worn on the wrist or arm, usually made of metal or other hard materials.

She wore beautiful bangles on her arm for the wedding.

Nagsuot siya ng magagandang bangal sa kanyang kamay para sa kasal.

Another term for 'bracelet' that expands unlike other types of jewelry.

Her bangle has a flower design.

Ang kanyang bangal ay may design ng mga bulaklak.

Pieces of jewelry that can make sound when in motion or being moved.

Her bangles jingled as she danced.

Ang mga bangal niya ay nag-ingay habang siya ay sumasayaw.

Along with the root words 'bang' (happen) and 'al' (to people)

wearing bangles

naka-bangal

jewelry

General term for ornaments worn by people.

alahas

bracelet

A type of jewelry worn on the wrist, can be made from various materials.

pulsera

dumb or stupid

You're so dumb, didn't you see that the door opened!

Ang bangal mo naman, di mo nakita na bumukas yung pinto!

too slow

The internet here is so slow, it's not even loading!

Ang bangal ng internet dito, wala pang loading!

to be late or to miss the chance

I got off at the late bus, so I didn't catch up with him.

Bumaba na ako sa bangal na bus, kaya hindi ko na siya naabutan.