Mabango (en. Fragrant)

ma-bang-o

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Having a pleasant smell or aroma.
The flower is fragrant in the garden.
Ang bulaklak ay mabango sa hardin.
Bringing a pleasant smell, often used for perfumes.
The perfume is fragrant and attractive.
Ang pabango ay mabango at nakakaakit.
Giving pleasure to the sense of smell due to its fragrant quality.
The food is fragrant and appetizing.
Ang pagkain ay mabango at pampagana.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'bango' meaning scent or aroma, with the prefix 'ma'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the smell is fragrant
Has a delicious aroma.
mabango ang amoy

Related Words

scent
Description of a pleasant or attractive smell.
bango
perfume
Product used to make the body or clothing fragrant.
pabango

Slang Meanings

scented or fragrant (in a cool way)
Your perfume smells great, like a celebrity!
Ang bango ng pabango mo, parang artista!
fresh (like fresh food or something newly made)
This sinigang smells fresh, just came out of the kitchen!
Mabango ang sinigang na ito, kakapasok lang galing sa lutuan!
pleasing to the senses
This flower smells great, it really lifts my spirits in the morning!
Bango ng bulaklak na ito, nakakagana sa umaga!