From root: bangko
Usage Note
Kabangko refers to a person who sits next to you on the same bench, such as in a classroom or a jeepney.
Examples
" Si Ana ang kabangko ko. "
Natural Translation
Ana is my benchmate.
Literal Translation
Ana the benchmate my.
" Siya ang aking kabangko sa klase. "
Natural Translation
He is my seatmate in class.
Literal Translation
He/she the my bench-mate in class.
" Ang dating kabangko ko sa elementarya ay naging matalik kong kaibigan hanggang sa paglaki namin. "
Natural Translation
My former benchmate in elementary school became my close friend as we grew up.
Literal Translation
The former benchmate my in elementary is became close my friend until in growing-up our.
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