Pangko (en. Nudge)

/paŋ-ko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The pangko is the action of lifting or supporting a person or thing in one's arm.

Support the baby while he is sleeping.

Pangko mo ang sanggol habang natutulog siya.

The pangko can also refer to a specific way of lifting with care.

Lift the bag carefully so it won't fall.

Pangko mo nang maayos ang bag upang hindi ito mahulog.

Spanish: 'panco' meaning a kind of waddling walk or movement.

lift with caution

Holding or carrying with care.

pangko ng may pag-iingat

lift

Lifting or carrying something.

buhat

a fun person or character

Jomar is such a pangko, always making everyone laugh and happy.

Ang pangko ni Jomar, laging nagpapatawa at nagpapasaya sa lahat.

someone who is lively or energetic

Carla is like a pangko, she's always the most energetic in the group!

Si Carla, parang pangko, lagi na lang siya ang pinaka-energetic sa group!