From root: bangko
Usage Note
Pambangko refers to items or clothes specifically meant for banking or sitting on a bench.
Examples
" Pambangko ang upuang ito. "
Natural Translation
This is a bench seat.
Literal Translation
For-bench the seat this.
" Ito ay pambangko na upuan. "
Natural Translation
This is a bench seat.
Literal Translation
This is for a bank or bench seat.
" Isinuot niya ang pormal na damit na pambangko dahil may importante siyang transaksiyon ngayong araw. "
Natural Translation
She wore the formal outfit suited for the bank because she has an important transaction today.
Literal Translation
Wore she the formal that clothes that for-bank because there-is important her transaction today day.
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