Mangkok (en. Bowl)

maŋ.kok

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A container usually made of porcelain, glass, or plastic, used for eating or preparing food.
He put rice in the bowl.
Naglagay siya ng kanin sa mangkok.
A form of container that has a round shape and low walls.
We need a large bowl for the soup.
Kailangan natin ng malaking mangkok para sa sopas.
A bowl used for mixing ingredients in cooking.
Put the flour in the bowl for mixing.
Ilagay ang harina sa mangkok para sa paghahalo.

Etymology

Indigenous Tagalog

Common Phrases and Expressions

soup bowl
A bowl used to hold soup.
mangkok na soup
salad bowl
A bowl used for salad.
mangkok ng salad

Related Words

saucer
A small bowl or container usually used for appetizers or side dishes.
platito
plate
A flat container used for food, usually larger than a bowl.
plato

Slang Meanings

Bowl
Bowl guy, dude! Let's chow!
Taga-mangkok, pare! Mag-chow tayo!
Silly person
You're great! You're so thick-faced, silly!
Ang galing mo! Ang kapal ng mukha mo, mangkok!
Someone who doesn't get it
Don't you understand? Silly, that's the answer!
Hindi ka ba nakakaintindi? Mangkok, yan ang sagot!