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    Bangkyaw (en. Swirl)

    /bang-kyaw/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of movement or action that revolves.
    The swirl of water carried small leaves in the stream.
    Ang bangkyaw ng tubig ay nagdala ng maliliit na dahon sa daluyan.
    The pouring or movement of things creating a spin.
    The swirl of the wind caused chaos among the leaves.
    Ang bangkyaw ng hangin ay nagdulot ng gulo sa mga dahon.
    A local terminology referring to any liquid rotation.
    We looked at the swirl of chocolate prepared by the chef.
    Tumingin kami sa bangkyaw ng tsokolate na inihanda ng chef.

    Etymology

    Known as a local term in Northern Luzon areas.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    swirl of water
    The movement of water that revolves or returns.
    bangkyaw ng tubig

    Related Words

    whirl
    An object or liquid that becomes part of the swirl.
    anuan

    Slang Meanings

    A term for someone who is fierce or intimidating.
    I'm hesitant around his bangkyaw, he looks grumpy.
    Nag-aalangan ako sa kanyang bangkyaw, mukhang masungit siya.
    Always angry or easily irritated.
    No matter what you say, you can't make him happy, he's really bangkyaw.
    Kahit anong sabihin mo, hindi mo siya mapapasaya, bangkyaw talaga.
    A boastful or brash person.
    Who caused this mess? He acts so bangkyaw with his conversations.
    Sino bang maysala? Parang bangkyaw siya sa mga kausap niya.