Bangga

collision; crash; impact; to collidenoun / verb

Alternative meanings

A hit or collision between two people, vehicles, objects, or forces. It can also refer to an accident, a strong impact, or a clash between ideas, interests, or people.

Pronunciation

BANG-gah

Root and affixes

Root: bangga. It can work as crash or to collide. Related forms include mabangga, to crash or be hit; pagbangga, the act of colliding; banggaan or panagbangga, collision.

Variants or conjugations

banggaan; panagbangga; pagbangga; mabangga; nakabangga; bundol

Related words and expressions

accident; vehicle; impact; fight; conflict; damage

Meaning and usage notes

Bangga works for a physical crash, vehicle accident, impact, or collision. In the figurative sense of a clash of ideas, bangga can also be used, though panagbangi may be clearer for conflict.