Bola (en. Ball)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A round object commonly used in games or sports.

We played ball in the park.

Naglaro kami ng bola sa parke.

An object that contains air or any material and is typically used as a projectile in games.

We need a new ball for basketball.

Kailangan natin ng bagong bola para sa basketball.

Can refer to a section of a game that involves balls.

The football ball ran across the whole field.

Ang bola ng football ay nakatakbo sa buong field.

fireball

A light or fire in a ball shape, usually in shows or scenes.

bola ng apoy

passing the ball

Refers to the action of transferring responsibility or tasks to others.

nagpapasa ng bola

basketball

A ball specifically designed for playing basketball.

bola ng basketball

soccer ball

A ball used in the field of soccer or football.

bola ng soccer

to lie

Oh no, you're lying again! It's all just words from you.

Naku, bola ka na naman! Puro ka na lang salita.

someone who butts in

He's the tagalong in this group, always butting in on conversations.

Siya ang bola sa grupong ito, palagi na lang sumasabit sa usapan.

empty promises

Don't believe him, he's just bringing empty promises.

Huwag kang maniwala sa kanya, puro bola lang ang dala niya.

flattery

What you said is nice, but that's just flattery to make yourself look good.

Ang ganda ng mga sinabi mo, bola lang 'yan para magpabango sa sarili.