Bolibol (en. Volleyball)

/boliˈbol/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of game played by two teams divided by a net.

I love playing volleyball every afternoon.

Mahilig akong maglaro ng bolibol tuwing hapon.

A sport where the ball is hit using hands and arms.

He measured his skills in volleyball through competitions.

Nasukat niya ang kanyang kakayahan sa bolibol sa pamamagitan ng pakikipagpaligsahan.

Play volleyball

Participate in the game of volleyball.

Maglaro ng bolibol

team

A group of people playing as a unit in volleyball.

koponan

net

The barrier in the middle of volleyball that divides the two teams.

net

Fling (in the context of a non-serious relationship)

Don't get your hopes up, it's just a fling.

Huwag ka na masyadong umasa, bolibol lang 'yan.

Casual relationship, just for fun.

She asked if we're officially together, but it's really just for fun.

Nagtatanong siya kung kami na, pero bolibol lang talaga 'yan.