Banggera (en. Shelf)
/bæŋˈɡɛrə/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of container commonly used in stores or homes to place items.
She placed the books on the shelf in her room.
Inilagay niya ang mga libro sa banggera sa kanyang kwarto.
A construction made of wood or metal that serves as a support for items.
The shelf is made of sturdy wood.
Ang banggera ay gawa sa matibay na kahoy.
An elongated surface commonly built against a wall or as a standalone structure.
There are many shelves on the wall of their living room.
Mayroong maraming mga banggera sa dingding ng kanilang sala.
Etymology
Tagalog word for 'a type of container or structure used for resting or placing things'
Common Phrases and Expressions
putting on the shelf
To arrange or place items on a shelf.
naglalagay sa banggera
the shelf is full
The shelf is filled with items and can't accommodate more.
ang banggera ay puno
Related Words
shelf
A term that refers to a higher type of shelf.
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Slang Meanings
A woman who loves trouble or fights
Lisa seems like a banggera, always having conflicts at school.
Parang banggera si Lisa, lagi na lang may kaaway sa school.
A fighting woman
Ana is amazing, she's a banggera so she always wins in debates.
Ang galing ni Ana, banggera siya kaya lagi siyang panalo sa mga debate.
A woman who easily gets into fights
Don't tease her, she's a banggera!
Huwag mo na siyang asarin, banggera yun!