Magbangko (en. To sit on a bench)

/maɡˈbaŋ.ko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
do the action of sitting or having a position in a bank
Let's park under the tree.
Magbangko tayo sa ilalim ng puno.
the practice of not moving from a chair or bank
He loves to bank all afternoon to read.
Mahilig siyang magbangko buong hapon para magbasa.
giving space to others while being in the bank
We should bank properly to communicate carefully.
Dapat tayong magbangko nang maayos upang makapag-usap ng masinsinan.

Etymology

from the root 'bangko' referring to a bench or resting place

Common Phrases and Expressions

sit on a bench in the park
to sit on a bench in the park to rest or relax
magbangko sa park

Related Words

bench
a long seat made of wood or other materials
bangko

Slang Meanings

To rest or relax.
Come on, let's sit in the park to chill.
Tara, magbangko tayo sa parke para mag-chill.
To bond or hang out together.
Let's hang out at home tomorrow, it's been a long time since we saw each other.
Magbangko naman tayo sa bahay bukas, ang tagal na hindi tayo nagkita.
To take a break from exhaustion.
I'm so tired, I'll just sit down by the side.
Sobrang pagod na ako, magbangko na lang ako sa tabi.