Filipino · Travel & Places
bangko
Bank
Beginnernoun
Definition
A place where people keep and borrow money; also means a bench.
Example
Bukas ang bangko nang alas-nuwebe.
The bank opens at nine.
Etymology
'Bangko' is influenced by the Spanish word 'banco', meaning 'bank', which was introduced during colonial times as financial institutions emerged in the Philippines.
How & Where It’s Used
'Bangko' is used in formal written and spoken contexts, particularly around issues of finance, trade, and commerce.