Boksingin (en. Boxing)

/bok.siŋ.in/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of sport involving two people fighting in a ring using their fists.
They play boxing at the local gym.
Naglalaro sila ng boksingin sa lokal na gym.
A competition with rules and regulations for fighting in boxing.
The boxing match was full of tension and excitement.
Ang laban sa boksingin ay puno ng tensyon at excitement.
A discipline aimed at developing physical strength and fighting skills.
Boxing helps athletes become stronger.
Ang boksingin ay tumutulong sa mga atleta na maging mas malakas.

Etymology

From the word 'boxing' which comes from English.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to become a boxer
to be one of the professionals who plays boxing
maging boksingero
boxing match
a match or fight that takes place in the ring
labanan sa boksingin

Related Words

boxer
A person involved in boxing as a profession or pastime.
boksingero
death
A result of unexpected injury during a boxing match.
kamatayan

Slang Meanings

boxing
We play boxing in the barangay every Sunday.
Naglalaro kami ng boksingin sa barangay tuwing Linggo.
slapping
He's so hard-headed, I just want to slap him!
Sobrang tigas ng ulo niya, gusto ko na lang siyang boksingin!
fight
Let's just box together in this fight.
Magkasama na lang tayong boksingin sa laban na ito.
beating
Don't box, that's too brutal!
Huwag kang boksingin, masyado 'yang brutal!