Bangka (en. Boat)

bángka

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of watercraft often made of wood or plastic.
The boat is used for fishing at sea.
Ang bangka ay ginagamit upang mangisda sa dagat.
A small watercraft that can carry people or cargo.
We went to the island using a boat.
Pumunta kami sa pulo gamit ang isang bangka.
A mode of transportation on lakes and rivers.
There are many boats on the lake where people ride.
Mayroong maraming bangka sa lawa na sumasakay ang mga tao.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Ride the boat
Use the boat as a means of transportation.
Sumakay sa bangka

Related Words

boat dock
A place where boats are parked.
bangkaan
skiff
A type of small boat commonly used in rivers.
bangki

Slang Meanings

boat used at the beach or island
Come on, let's ride the boat for some island hopping!
Tara, sumakay tayo sa bangka para mag-island hopping!
big boat or ferry
We need to wait for the boat to cross to the other side.
Kailangan nating maghintay ng bangka para makatawid sa kabilang pampang.
group of friends traveling together
Our group set sail together on the sea!
Ang mga bangka namin ay sabay-sabay na naglayag sa dagat!