Labangko (en. Squandered)

la-bang-ko

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A term referring to the waste or squandering of resources or opportunities.

His squandered opportunities in life led him to hardship.

Ang kanyang labangko ng pagkakataon sa buhay ay nagdala sa kanya sa kahirapan.

The word 'labangko' originates from the word 'labang,' meaning 'to throw' or 'to cast away.'

squandered in life

wasting opportunities in life

labangko sa buhay

waste

The act of squandering or misusing resources.

pag-aaksaya

A term used for food shared by a few or many people that some might undervalue.

That food we shared earlier was a bit labangko, but we were just happy to have our friends around.

Medyo labangko yung pinagsaluhan namin kanina, pero masaya lang kami na andiyan yung mga tropa.

Gathering of people having fun, even in a simple way.

Let’s just gather at home, it’s just labangko and chatting.

Sama-sama tayo sa bahay, labangko lang tayo at kwentuhan.