Basketbolista (en. Basketball player)
bas-ke-tbo-lis-ta
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who plays basketball as a profession or hobby.
He is a well-known basketball player in the country.
Siya ay isang kilalang basketbolista sa bansa.
An athlete involved in basketball competitions.
Many basketball players compete in the league.
Maraming basketbolista ang naglalaban-laban sa liga.
An individual skilled in playing basketball.
One must be a good basketball player to succeed in this sport.
Kailangang maging mahusay na basketbolista upang magtagumpay sa sport na ito.
Etymology
Derived from Tagalog, originating from the English term 'basketball player'
Common Phrases and Expressions
the basketball players
referring to a group of people who play basketball.
ang mga basketbolista
basketball player of the year
award for the best basketball player of a year.
basketbolista ng taon
Related Words
basketball
A type of game played between two teams with the aim of getting the ball into a basket.
basketbol
league
An organized competition for basketball players.
liga
Slang Meanings
Hero on the court or in the game
That basketball player is so good, he's really the hero on the court!
Sobrang galing ng basketbolista na 'yun, talagang siya ang bayani sa court!
Relaxed in the game
I feel like a basketball player even if I'm not playing, because my shots are so good in the driveway!
Feeling basketbolista ako kahit hindi naman ako naglalaro, kasi ang galing-galing na mga tira ko sa kalingkingan!
Handsome or has a good body
As long as you're a basketball player, you're guaranteed to be handsome or have a nice body!
Basta basketbolista, tiyak laging pogi o maganda ang katawan!
Good at dribbling or shooting
I wish I could be a basketball player, it must be fun to learn how to dribble well!
Sana maging basketbolista ako, ang saya siguro matutong mag-dribble ng maayos!