Magbangkilas (en. To collide)

/maɡbaŋˈkilas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of two objects meeting or coming into contact with each other.
The two vehicles collided on the road.
Nagbangkilas ang dalawang sasakyan sa kalsada.
A merging of forces or impacts that produces a thud or sound.
We heard a loud sound when the trucks collided.
Nakarinig kami ng malakas na tunog nang nagbangkilas ang mga trak.

Common Phrases and Expressions

People collided on the street.
People attempted to succeed in a situation that caused chaos.
Nagbangkilas ang mga tao sa kalsada.

Related Words

collision
A noun referring to the effect or event of a meeting.
bangkilas

Slang Meanings

To pretend to be rich or more social than one's actual status.
Why would I show off at the party? I can't even afford expensive sinigang.
Bakit pa ako magbabangkilas sa party? Wala namang pambili ng mamahaling sinigang.
To show off or impress others.
He's trying to show off in front of his classmates to get noticed.
Nagbabangkilas siya sa harap ng mga kaklase niya para mapansin.
Being ostentatious or unrealistic in showing wealth.
He’s really showing off with his new car; you’d think it’s from another country.
Sobrang nagbabangkilas siya sa kanyang bagong sasakyan, akala mo'y galing sa ibang bansa.