Mangabang (en. To wait)

maŋaˈbaŋ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A word used to express the action of a person or thing.

Wait for me by the side of the street.

Mangabang ka sa akin sa tabi ng daan.

The action of anticipating or expecting a person or thing.

Wait before we leave.

Mangabang ka bago tayo umalis.

Ancient Tagalog

Wait here.

Mangabang ka dito.

wait

A word referring to the process of anticipating or expecting.

hintay

A person who is courting or offering help to their crush.

I saw Jake approach Maria; he looks like he’s trying to court her.

Nakita kong nilapitan ni Jake si Maria, mukhang mangabang siya.

To approach or help someone in order to get their attention.

I need a good strategy to catch Lisa's attention.

Kailangan ko ng magandang diskarte para mangabang kay Lisa.