Bumangas (en. To tilt)

bu-mang-as

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that refers to the action of tilting.
He tilted in the wrong direction and fell.
Bumangas siya sa di tamang direksyon at nahulog.
May refer to the act of rising or a thing being elevated above another.
The ship tilted to the shore.
Ang barko ay bumangas sa dalampasigan.

Etymology

The word 'bumangas' comes from the root word 'bangas' which means to stand or tilt.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the taxi tilted
The taxi tilted or changed direction.
bumangas ang taksi

Related Words

tilt
The root word that refers to the action of tilting.
bangas

Slang Meanings

Showed off wealth or capability
He showed off at the party so everyone was looking at him.
Bumangas siya sa party kaya lahat nakatingin sa kanya.
Showed great skill or talent
He really shows off in basketball, that's why he's always the MVP.
Nakakabanga siya sa basketball, kaya lagi siyang MVP.
Boasting about oneself or the things they have
He showed off his new car, and because of that, everyone looked.
Bumangas siya sa bagong kotse niya, kaya ayun, lahat tumingin.