Meaning of bangil

wedge

v. 1. put something beneath or next to something to keep it from jiggling, rolling, sliding, etc. Bangíli (bangíla) ang ligid sa trák, Put a block against the wheels of the truck; 2. eat something before a drinking bout (prop up one’s stomach). Unsay ímung gibángil únà muinum? What did you eat before you drank? 3. use a charm to insure success in business or gambling; 4. induce someone with a bribe. Bangílun (bangílan) ta siyag tubà arun maabtik sugúun, Give him some toddy to get him to work a bit faster; 5. trip a player while running or jumping. (→) n. 1. something placed beneath to keep a thing steady or in position. Butangig bangil ang silya arun mupundu, Put a prop beneath the chair so it will be steady; 2. food to stave off hunger; 2a. food taken before drinks (slang). 2b. — sa tinggutum food eaten in place of rice or corn in famine times; 3. charm for gambling or business; 4. something given as an inducement to goad someone into action. paN- v. use a charm in gambling or in business. bangilbángil v. support, fill in the gaps. Ang kamúti ibangilbángil sa pagkáun, Sweet potatoes aren’t the principal food. They are something extra to fill in when there isn’t enough other food; n. something that supports. Bangilbángil nà siya nákù sa trabáhu, He is my helper in my job.