Ibangi (en. Different)

/iˈbɑŋɪ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Indicates difference or dissimilarity.
Their views are different on this issue.
Ang kanilang mga pananaw ay ibangi sa isyung ito.
Has characteristics that differ from the usual.
His writing style is different from traditional writers.
Ang kanyang istilo sa pagsulat ay ibangi kaysa sa mga tradisyonal na manunulat.

Etymology

from the root word 'ibang', meaning 'different' or 'not the same'

Common Phrases and Expressions

various
many types or kinds
iba't ibang
in another way
from another perspective
iba naman

Related Words

other
Means 'not this' or 'different'.
iba
change
A verb meaning to change form or characteristics.
ibahin

Slang Meanings

people who easily socialize or connect
The people here are really 'ibangi', everyone seems to know each other.
Sobrang ibangi ng mga tao dito, lahat parang kilala na.
quick friendship or attachment
I didn’t expect we would become 'ibangi' right from the first meeting.
Hindi ko akalain na magiging ibangi kami agad pagkakita pa lang.