From root: bango
Usage Note
Mabango is the most common way to describe anything with a pleasant smell, such as flowers or clean clothes.
Examples
" Mabango ang sabon mo. "
Natural Translation
Your soap smells nice.
Literal Translation
Fragrant the soap your.
" Mabango ang mga bulaklak sa hardin. "
Natural Translation
The flowers in the garden are fragrant.
Literal Translation
Fragrant the flowers in the garden.
" Mabango ang buong bahay tuwing umaga dahil sa kapeng iginagawa ng aking ina para sa pamilya. "
Natural Translation
The whole house smells fragrant every morning because of the coffee my mother makes for the family.
Literal Translation
Fragrant the whole house every morning because of the coffee being-made of my mother for the family.
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