Magangkas (en. To be right beside)

/maˈɡaŋkas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To perform an action that shows connection or similarity.
The boats were right beside each other on the shore.
Ang mga bangka ay magangkas sa tabi ng dalampasigan.
To become similar or interconnected.
In their play, they are always right beside each other.
Sa kanilang paglalaro, lagi silang magangkas sa isa't isa.
To collaborate in an activity or task.
They are working together on the project.
Magangkas sila sa pagbuo ng proyekto.

Common Phrases and Expressions

side by side in life
Together in hardships and joys.
magangkas sa buhay

Related Words

together
Means being together or jointly in an activity.
magkasama

Slang Meanings

to borrow something
John always borrows my laptop to study.
Si John, lagi na lang mangangkas ng laptop ko para mag-aral.
to snatch or steal
Those snatchers at the corner are dangerous!
Yung mga mangangkas sa kanto, delikado yun!