Magkabanggaan (en. Collision)

/maɡkaˈbaŋɡaan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of colliding or encountering two objects.
There was a collision between two vehicles at the corner.
Nagkaroon ng magkabanggaan ang dalawang sasakyan sa kanto.
The arrival of an object at a place with force, resulting in an accident.
The collision between the bicycle and the car caused the rider to get injured.
Ang magkabanggaan ng bisikleta at kotse ay naging sanhi ng pagkakasugat ng rider.
An incident where people or things led to a complicated situation.
The collision of ideas during the meeting sparked a heated discussion.
Ang magkabanggaan ng ideya sa pulong ay nagdulot ng matinding talakayan.

Etymology

Origin: 'magka-' (prefix) + 'banggaan' (root word)

Common Phrases and Expressions

vehicle collision
an accident involving vehicles
magkabanggaan ng sasakyan
collision of ideas
having misunderstandings due to differing viewpoints
magkabanggaan ng ideya

Related Words

collision
a bump or meeting
bangga
clash
an impact of two or more objects
salpukan

Slang Meanings

a very awkward situation
Oh no, it seems like those two are going to clash at the party, I don’t know what to do.
Naku, parang magkabanggaan yung dalawa sa party, di ko alam kung anong gagawin.
argument or dispute
Who started this clash between them?
Sino naman ang nagpasimula ng magkabanggaan na 'to sa kanila?
conflict or misunderstanding
So let’s not get involved, it might lead to a clash.
Kaya huwag na tayong makialam, baka magkaruon pa ng magkabanggaan.