Bangkas (en. Skiff)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of small boat commonly used for fishing or sailing on lakes or rivers.
Fishermen use a bangkas in their daily fishing activities.
Ang mga mangingisda ay gumagamit ng bangkas sa kanilang pang-araw-araw na pangingisda.
A small boat without a bow or stern; often made of wood.
We saw a bangkas made of mahogany by the riverside.
Nakakita kami ng bangkas na gawa sa mahogany sa tabi ng ilog.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sit in a skiff
To sit in a boat for traveling or relaxing.
umupo sa bangkas

Related Words

slenderness
A term referring to a small boat used for fishing.
balingkinitan
houseboat
A house by the water commonly used as a residence for fishermen.
bahay-bangka

Slang Meanings

unique idea or perspective
Wow, the bangkas you did for the project was so out of the box!
Grabe, yung ginawa mong bangkas sa project ay sobrang out of the box!
has a different appeal
Her outfit has a nice bangkas, the combination looks great!
Maganda ang bangkas ng outfit niya, ang ganda ng combination!
standing out, high quality
It's just the right bangkas! This game is really beautiful.
Tamang bangkas! Sobrang ganda ng larong ito.