Mabangasan (en. To be pleasant)

/ma.baŋ.a.san/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A characteristic of being beautiful or pleasant.
Her face has a pleasant appearance.
Ang kanyang mukha ay may mabangasan na anyo.
The presence of a pleasant fragrance.
The flower carries a pleasant scent around.
Ang bulaklak ay nagdadala ng mabangasan sa paligid.
verb
In this context, it refers to having good behavior.
We should be kind in our dealings with others.
Dapat tayong mabangasan sa ating pakikitungo sa iba.

Common Phrases and Expressions

pleasant to others
Be polite and proper in dealing with others.
mabangasan sa kapwa

Related Words

kindness
The characteristic of being kind or polite.
kabaitan
pleasant behavior
The general good behavior of a person.
kaaya-ayang asal

Slang Meanings

To be annoying or frustrating because of a lack of patience.
Your being mabangasan is funny, like a child who has no patience.
Ang iyong pagiging mabangasan ay nakakatawa, parang bata na walang pasensya.
Getting tired or bored of a situation.
I'm getting so mabangasan with our friendship, it feels like it's always the same.
Sobrang mabangasan na ako sa pagkakaibigan natin, parang laging pareho.
Having a bit of an irritable or indifferent attitude.
She's becoming mabangasan with the questions, it's getting really annoying.
Mabangasan na siya sa mga tanong, masyado na itong nakakainis.