Bangkalan (en. Wharf)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A structure standing in the water to serve as a storage or port for ships.
The wharves are important for trade around the islands.
Ang mga bangkalan ay mahalaga para sa kalakalan sa paligid ng mga pulo.
A place where ships or boats dock or anchor.
The wharf is busy with fishermen in the morning.
Ang bangkalan ay puno ng mga mangingisda sa umaga.

Common Phrases and Expressions

at the wharf
in the place where ships dock
sa bangkalan

Related Words

ship
A large sea vehicle used for transportation.
barko
boat
A small watercraft often used in shallow waters.
bangka

Slang Meanings

Looking for trouble or a fight
As long as there's a rumble, the enemy is defeated.
Basta't may bangkalan, talo na ang kalaban.
Settling a conversation or misunderstanding
Let's not fight, let's just fix the problem.
Wag na tayong mag-bangkalan, ayusin na lang natin ang problema.
Having grudges or arguments
They're always fighting whenever there's a misunderstanding.
Parati na lang bangkalan sa kanila tuwing may hindi pagkakaintindihan.