Bangkilas (en. Cavernous)
/baŋˈkilas/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A form of land with deep holes or cavities.
This cavern is full of hidden ice.
Ang bangkilas na ito ay puno ng mga nakatagong yelo.
A type of water body with a wide space underneath.
The cavern below the ground provides life to many organisms.
Ang bangkilas sa ilalim ng lupa ay nagbibigay ng buhay sa maraming organismo.
Etymology
Root words: bangkito (which means flat or smooth) and kas.
Common Phrases and Expressions
cavern of water
Refers to the deep part of a body of water.
bangkilas ng tubig
Related Words
cavern
A larger cavern or cavity, usually underground.
cavern
Slang Meanings
Super excited
Whenever I'm with him, I'm over the moon with happiness!
Basta kasama siya, bangkilas ako sa tuwa!
Super thrilled
He's super thrilled because he's finally going to see his crush!
Bangkilas na bangkilas na siya kasi makikita na niya yung crush niya!
Extremely happy
He was extremely happy when he got to enter the concert!
Nag-bangkilas siya nung nakuha niyang makapasok sa concert!