Mapun - banga'

banga'

N-/ma-, pa-

pa--un/-un

To open s.t. wide (as one's mouth, a sack, etc.).

Open your sack wide so I can easily measure out some rice for you.

Pabanga' ko bo' nu soboan ku.

Open your mouth and I'll feed you.

kabangaan

To have more than one thing open wide (esp. mouths). ["Banga'-banga'" is used for singular].

Newly hatched birds have their mouths open wide when their mother arrives.

Ongoy banga'-banga' sipel pantalun nu?

Why is the zipper on your pants down (lit. open wide)?

A cooking pot with handles on either side.