Tangke (en. Tank)

/taŋ.kɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of vehicle designed for warfare with heavy armor and the ability to maneuver across various terrains.
The tanks entered the battle to conduct an attack.
Ang mga tangke ay pumapasok sa laban upang magsagawa ng pag-atake.
A container for storing liquids, such as water or oil.
We need to fill the tank with water for irrigation.
Kailangan nating punuin ang tangke ng tubig para sa irigasyon.

Common Phrases and Expressions

oil tank
A tank used for storing oil.
tangke ng langis

Related Words

armored vehicle
A type of vehicle that offers protection against bullets and explosions.
armored vehicle
irrigation
The process of delivering water to crops.
irigasyon

Slang Meanings

broken or not functioning properly thing
Wow, my computer is such a tangke, it keeps crashing!
Grabe, ang tangke ng computer ko, lagi na lang nagko-crash!
stupid or shallow-minded
My friend is such a tangke, all she knows is to act dumb.
Ang tangke talaga ng kaibigan kong yan, walang ibang alam kundi magpaka-bobo.
when a decision is not smart
I can't believe she did that, that's so tangke!
Hindi ko akalain na ganun ang ginawa niya, ang tangke naman nun!