From root: bango
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagpabango
nag-pa-ba-NGO
used perfume
Present (Incomplete)
nagpapabango
nag-pa-pa-ba-NGO
using perfume
Future (Contemplated)
magpapabango
mag-pa-pa-ba-NGO
will use perfume
Usage Note
Magpabango is used when someone applies perfume, cologne, or any fragrance to themselves to smell pleasant. It is frequently mentioned in social contexts before going out, as being well-groomed and smelling good is highly valued in Filipino culture.
Examples
" Nagpabango siya kanina. "
Natural Translation
She put on perfume earlier.
Literal Translation
Used-perfume she earlier.
" Gusto niyang magpabango bago lumabas. "
Natural Translation
She wants to use perfume before going out.
Literal Translation
Want she use-perfume before go-out.
" Bago dumating ang mga bisita, naligo siya at nagpabango para maganda ang pagtanggap sa kanila. "
Natural Translation
Before the guests arrived, she bathed and put on perfume so that their welcome would be nice.
Literal Translation
Before arrive the plural guest, bathed she and used-perfume so nice the welcome to them.
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