From root: bangko
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagbangko
nag-bang-KO
banked
Present (Incomplete)
nagbabangko
nag-ba-bang-KO
banking
Future (Contemplated)
magbabangko
mag-ba-bang-KO
will bank
Usage Note
Magbangko is used when referring to the act of depositing money or conducting financial transactions at a bank. It is typically used in contexts involving personal savings or business management.
Examples
" Magbangko ako bukas. "
Natural Translation
I'll go to the bank tomorrow.
Literal Translation
Go-to-bank I tomorrow.
" Kailangan kong magbangko para mag-deposit ng pera. "
Natural Translation
I need to go to the bank to deposit money.
Literal Translation
Need I go-to-bank for to-deposit money.
" Mas pinipili kong mag-online kaysa magbangko nang personal dahil sayang ang oras sa mahabang pila. "
Natural Translation
I prefer to bank online rather than bank in person because the time wasted in the long line is a shame.
Literal Translation
More prefer I-to go-online than go-to-bank in person because wasteful the time in long line.
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