Biyatlon (en. Biathlon)
/biˈjatlon/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of sport where athletes demonstrate skills in running and traveling over ice.
He won gold in biathlon at the last Olympics.
Nakatanggap siya ng ginto sa biyatlon sa nakaraang Olympics.
A combined sport that often involves running and shooting.
He is the champion in biathlon in his country.
Siyang kampeon sa biyatlon sa kanyang bansa.
A competition that is divided into two parts: running and shooting.
Participants often train for biathlon in the mountains.
Ang mga kalahok ay madalas na nag-eensayo ng biyatlon sa mga bundok.
Etymology
The term 'biyatlon' originated from the words 'biyak' and 'alon', describing water-related training.
Common Phrases and Expressions
biathlon challenge
a challenge or competition according to the sport of biathlon
biyatlon na hamon
Related Words
athletics
The same field related to competitions in sports.
pang-atletika
Slang Meanings
Like a joke or teasing, 'biyatlon' refers to the combination of two things that seem incompatible.
'That's really a biyatlon giving socks and shampoo as your birthday gift!'
Biyatlon talaga 'yang pagbibigay ng regalo na socks at shampoo sa birthday mo!
A situation that seems both happy and sad.
'I'm in a biyatlon knowing I passed but my friends aren't with me.'
Nasa biyatlon ako nang malaman kong pumasa ako pero hindi ko kasama ang mga kaibigan ko.