From root: bangko
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nambangko
nam-bang-KO
was the banker
Present (Incomplete)
nambabangko
nam-ba-bang-KO
being the banker
Future (Contemplated)
mambabangko
mam-ba-bang-KO
will be the banker
Usage Note
Mambangko is primarily used in the context of gambling or social games to describe the act of being the dealer or the person who manages the pot and bets. It is frequently heard during social gatherings, such as wakes or local festivals, where casual card games are a common pastime.
Examples
" Siya ang mambangko ngayon. "
Natural Translation
He is the banker now.
Literal Translation
He the to-be-banker now.
" Siya ang naatasang mambangko sa laro. "
Natural Translation
He is the one designated to be the banker in the game.
Literal Translation
He/she the designated to-be-the-banker in game.
" Tuwing may lamay sa amin, si Tito Ben ang laging mambangko sa baraha hanggang madaling-araw. "
Natural Translation
Whenever there is a wake in our place, Uncle Ben is always the banker for the card games until dawn.
Literal Translation
Every-time there-is wake at us, the Uncle Ben the always to-be-banker at cards until early-dawn.
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