Magbanting (en. To select)

/mɑgˈbɑn.tɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action of choosing things or people.

You need to select some clothes before going to the wedding.

Kailangan mong magbanting ng mga damit bago pumunta sa kasal.

The process of organizing or choosing from a collection.

She selected books from her favorites.

Nagbanting siya ng mga libro sa kanyang mga paborito.

Actively choosing or gathering necessary things.

You should select items for the picnic now.

Magbanting ka na ng gamit para sa piknik.

Tagalog, from the word 'banting' meaning 'selection' or 'setting aside'.

selecting lessons

choosing main subjects for study

magbanting ng mga leksyon

selection

Means choosing or selecting items.

banting

to have fun or enjoy fully

Let's magbanting this Saturday, like we have nothing else on our minds!

Magbanting tayo sa sabado, parang wala tayong ibang iniisip!

to party or have a gathering

He invited his friends to magbanting at his house.

Nag-invite siya ng mga kaibigan niya para magbanting sa bahay.

to catch up or chit-chat

Let's magbanting here, I want to catch up with you.

Dito tayo magbanting, gusto kong makibalita sa'yo.