Magbangkat (en. To pile up)

/maɡ.baŋ.kat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that refers to the action of collecting or assembling things.
Let's pile up some wood for our project.
Magbangkat tayo ng mga kahoy para sa aming proyekto.
The process of combining pieces or parts to form a larger whole.
Pile up the points you made in the meeting earlier.
Magbangkat ng mga sinabi mo sa meeting kanina.
Can refer to forming a group or collection of people or things.
Let's pile up some friends for our outing.
Magbangkat tayo ng mga kaibigan para sa ating outing.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'bangkat' meaning 'to fall' or 'to pile up'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to pile ice
Refers to creating a pile of ice for drinks.
magbangkat ng yelo
to pile stones
Refers to arranging or collecting stones in one place.
magbangkat ng mga bato

Related Words

piling
A term referring to the state of accumulation or collection of things.
bangkat
to gather
Refers to having many things in one place or talking.
magtipon

Slang Meanings

to have intercourse or to have sex
Juan said, let's bang to have fun.
Sabi ni Juan, magbangkat na tayo para masaya.
to have a deeper relationship
For him, we will bang at another level.
Para sa kanya, magbangkat kami sa ibang level.
to be real or show true feelings
We need to bang, no beating around the bush.
Kailangan na natin magbangkat, walang paligoy-ligoy pa.