EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
notch; step; rung of a ladder...
living room, parlor, hall...
ganta (a unit of dry measure)...
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.
/ag-PA-ngan/
FIL: Isang ukit, baitang, o lupi na nagsisilbing tukuran ng paa, kamay, o anumang bagay upang umakyat o magkaroon ng suporta.
EN: notch; step; rung of a ladder
Think of it as the original life hack for climbing. It’s the little cuts on a coconut tree so you can climb it, the steps on a ladder, or even the different levels in a corporate hierarchy you're trying to climb. Each agpangan is a foothold to get you to the next level, whether you're getting buko or a promotion.
From 'agpang', meaning to fit or to be suitable. An 'agpangan' is a place where something (like a foot) can fit.
Can refer to literal steps/notches or metaphorical levels.
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🇵🇭 Gumawa siya ng mga agpangan sa puno ng niyog para madali itong akyatin.
🇺🇸 He made notches on the coconut tree to make it easier to climb.
🇵🇭 Bawat agpangan ng hagdan ay maingat niyang tinapakan.
🇺🇸 He carefully stepped on each rung of the ladder.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.