Balibol (en. Volleyball)

/bɑːlɪbɔl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of game played by two teams aiming to pass the ball to a designated area of the opponent.
The volleyball tournament at school has already started.
Nagsimula na ang paligsahan sa balibol sa paaralan.
Ball used in the game of volleyball.
We need a new volleyball for our practice.
Kailangan ng bagong balibol para sa aming pagsasanay.

Etymology

From the English word: volleyball.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Play volleyball
Engage in the activity of playing volleyball.
Maglaro ng balibol
Form a volleyball team
Establish a group of players for a match.
Bumuo ng koponan ng balibol

Related Words

league
An association of teams playing a particular sport.
liga
player
A person who participates in a game, particularly in volleyball.
manlalaro
exercise
Activity done to maintain health and physical fitness.
pang-ehersisyo

Slang Meanings

Just a ball
No one can beat our team, they're all great! It's like the match is just a ball.
Walang tatalo sa team namin, puro magagaling! Para bang bola lang ang laban.
Let's play
Hey, let's play volleyball! Let's go!
O, balibol tayo! Game na!
Setup or arrangements
The setup for our volleyball game at the beach is solid!
Solid 'yung set-up ng balibol namin sa beach!