Mabanlian (en. Familiar)

/maˈbanlɪan/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
Describes something that is appealing or has pleasant characteristics.
The fragrant flower attracts people.
Ang mabanlian na bulaklak ay nakakaakit ng mga tao.
Means bright or vibrant.
The sun provided a bright light in the morning.
Ang araw ay nagbigay ng mabanlian na liwanag sa umaga.

Etymology

Root word: 'banli' meaning 'fragrant' or 'fresh'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fragrant breeze
Clean and pleasant air.
mabanlian na simoy

Related Words

scent
Means pleasant smell or fragrance.
bango

Slang Meanings

recovering or bouncing back from a bad situation
This typhoon is strong because it caused a lot of damage.
Mabanlian yung bagyong ito kasi nagdala ng maraming pinsala.
effort to improve or progress
Their business is recovering because they built a new office.
Mabanlian ang negosyo nila dahil nagpatayo sila ng bagong opisina.
repairing one's image or reputation
They need to recover their reputation after the issue.
Kailangan nilang mabanlian ang kanilang reputasyon matapos ang isyu.