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Mangko (en. Mango)

[maŋko]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of fruit with a sweet taste and typically yellow or green in color.

The mango is a popular fruit in the Philippines.

Ang mangko ay isang sikat na prutas sa Pilipinas.

The tree or plant that bears mangoes.

The mango tree grows in many parts of the country.

Ang mangko ay tumutubo sa maraming bahagi ng bansa.

Etymology

Derived from the prefix 'mang-' which denotes someone who does something and 'ko' meaning 'my', often referring to a person responsible or performing an action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Sour mango

Refers to a mango that is not yet ripe and has a sour or tangy taste.

Manggang asim

Related Words

unripe mango

A mango that is not yet ripe and is commonly used in dishes.

manggang hilaw

Slang Meanings

A person or friend who is playful and loves joking around.

No wonder he doesn't fit in with us, he's really a jokester!

Kaya pala hindi siya nagkakasunod sa amin, kasi mangko talaga siya!

A quirky behavior that is amusing or entertaining.

It's fun to hang out with Jay, he has a lot of amusing quirks!

Ang saya maging kasama si Jay, ang dami niyang mangko na ginagawa!