Bangkulungin (en. To bend)

/baŋkuˈluŋɪn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to bend or perform an act of bending.
Bend your body to start exercising.
Bangkulungin mo ang iyong katawan upang makapagsimula ka ng ehersisyo.
An action describing bending in a direction.
Athletes must bend their bodies in sports.
Ang mga atleta ay dapat bangkulungin ang kanilang mga katawan sa mga pampalakasan.
Also means to break a law or rule.
Sometimes, it is necessary to bend the rules for more innovative and effective solutions.
Minsan ay kinakailangan bangkulungin ang mga patakaran para sa mas makabago at epektibong solusyon.

Etymology

derived from the word 'bangkulung' meaning 'to bend' or 'to bow'

Common Phrases and Expressions

bend the back
the action of bending the back for any reason, such as stretching or lifting something.
bangkulungin ang likod

Related Words

bend
The root word meaning 'to bow' or 'to twist'.
bangkulung

Slang Meanings

To catch or trap a person or thing.
You should bangkulungin him because he’s losing focus in class.
Bangkulungin mo na siya kasi nawawala na ang focus niya sa klase.
To make a situation or issue difficult.
It looks like our discussion about the budget is going to be bangkulungin.
Mukhang bangkulungin ang usapan natin tungkol sa budget.