Pangal (en. Panga)
/ˈpaŋal/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A part of the body commonly used for eating.
The jaw is important in the chewing process.
Ang pangal ay mahalaga sa proseso ng pagnguya.
The voice or sound that comes from the jaw.
You can see the statements of feelings from the jaw.
Makita mo ang mga pahayag ng damdamin mula sa pangal.
Etymology
Hindi, via ancient culture.
Common Phrases and Expressions
jawbird
A specific type of bird related to jaws.
pangal na ibon
Related Words
value
The appreciation of body parts.
pahahalaga
Slang Meanings
Second group or position in a game
In the game, my pangal was really fast in chess.
Sa palaro, mabilis talaga ang pangal ko sa chess.
Second person in a relationship or situation
I don’t want to be the second in his life.
Hindi ko gusto na maging pangal sa kanyang buhay.
Indicator that there is something to follow
Wait, this is just the second part; there's more to the story.
Teka lang, pangal lang ito, may parte pa sa kwento.