Banggaan (en. Collision)

/baŋˈɡaan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A falling or hitting of two objects.
There was a collision on the road this morning.
Nagkaroon ng banggaan sa kalsada kaninang umaga.
The result of the hitting of vehicles or other objects.
The collision caused severe damage to the vehicles.
Ang banggaan ay nagdulot ng matinding pagkasira sa mga sasakyan.

Etymology

Foreign term: 'bang' in English

Common Phrases and Expressions

collision of vehicles
an incident where vehicles collide.
banggaan ng mga sasakyan
collided
indicates the action of colliding.
nagbanggaan

Related Words

accident
an unexpected event that often has negative outcomes.
aksidente
collision (in legal context)
a type of collision related to law or dispute.
sangkalan

Slang Meanings

Fight or competition
It's like a clash in basketball, the game is really intense!
Parang banggaan 'yan sa basketball, ang init ng laban!
Conflict or clash of opinions
There was a clash of ideas during the meeting earlier.
Nagkaroon ng banggaan ng mga ideya sa meeting kanina.
To have a dispute
They say they will have a dispute over his choice.
Sabi nila, magkabangga sila sa kanyang pinili.