Bangis (en. Fierceness)

ˈbaŋɪs

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of being strong or tough.
The ferocity of this storm caused a lot of damage.
Ang bangis ng bagyong ito ay nagdulot ng maraming pinsala.
Means being fierce or harsh.
The harshness of his words hurt his friend.
Ang bangis ng kanyang mga salita ay nakasakit sa kanyang kaibigan.

Etymology

Tagalog word describing strength or toughness.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fierceness of joy
describes an overwhelming joy or ecstasy.
bangis ng ligaya
fierceness of the fight
refers to the intensity or fierceness of a fight.
bangis ng laban

Related Words

fierce
An adjective that describes a person or thing that is fierce.
mabangis
resilience
Means not easily giving up even in difficulties.
katatagan

Slang Meanings

strength
Wow, our team is so strong in basketball!
Grabe, ang bangis ng tropa natin sa basketball!
awesome
Her performance at the concert was awesome, so cool!
Ang bangis ng kanyang performance sa concert, astig!
intense
The fight was intense, I didn't expect that!
Bangis ng laban, hindi ko inexpect 'yun!
show-off
He's so show-off in the meeting, everyone is listening!
Sobrang bangis niya sa meeting, lahat nakikinig!