Mabungi (en. Hollow)

ma-bung-i

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Means having holes or deep indentations.
The jar is hollow so it cannot be filled with water.
Ang banga ay mabungi kaya't hindi ito kayang punuin ng tubig.
Also means too lacking in substance or nutrition.
This food is hollow and lacks sufficient nutrition.
Ang pagkain na ito ay mabungi at walang sapat na nutrisyon.

Etymology

The word 'mabungi' originates from the root 'bungi', meaning having holes or deep indentations.

Common Phrases and Expressions

hazy mind
Means unclear or confused thoughts.
mabungi ang isip

Related Words

bungi
The word 'bungi' describes having holes or deep indentations.
bungi
bunga
Means the fruit or product of something.
bunga

Slang Meanings

crowded with people
It seems like the whole village is crowded with people!
Parang mabungi ang buong barangay sa dami ng tao!
packed tight
It's packed tight inside the jeep, we're all squeezed here!
Siksikan na sa loob ng jeep, mabungi na kami dito!
overflowing
This fruit basket is overflowing, so much!
Mabungi ang basket ng prutas na ito, ang dami!