Mabuhangin (en. Sandy)

ma-bu-han-gin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to an object or place that has a lot of sand.
The beach is sandy, making it a great place to relax.
Ang tabing-dagat ay mabuhangin, kaya't maganda itong paglibangan.
Shows the characteristic of being sandy.
The soil in our yard is sandy, so it often gets waterlogged.
Ang lupa sa aming bakuran ay mabuhangin kaya't madalas itong nalulubog sa tubig.

Etymology

from the root word 'buhangin'

Common Phrases and Expressions

sandy shore
a shore filled with sand
mabuhangin na dalampasigan

Related Words

sand
small grains of mineral or rock that cover the ground or are present on its surface.
buhangin

Slang Meanings

affectionate or sweet
That guy is super mabuhangin, always making me feel sweet!
Sobrang mabuhangin ng guy na 'yan, lagi akong pinapa-sweet!
happy or fun
Our trips to the beach are so mabuhangin!
Ang mga trip namin sa beach, sobrang mabuhangin!
a bit manipulative, good at begging
Sometimes, he's mabuhangin when he wants to get what he wants.
Minsan, mabuhangin din siya kapag gusto niyang makuha 'yung gusto niya.