Bumalibang (en. To entertain oneself)

bu-ma-li-bang

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An act of spending time in a joyful or pleasant manner.

She enjoys entertaining herself by reading books.

Mahilig siyang bumalibang sa pamamagitan ng pagbabasa ng mga libro.

Providing enjoyment to oneself or to others.

She is looking for activities that can entertain her friends.

Naghahanap siya ng mga aktibidad na makakapag-bumalibang sa kanyang mga kaibigan.

A form of leisure that often brings happiness.

He needs to entertain himself to reduce work stress.

Kailangan niyang bumalibang upang mabawasan ang stress sa trabaho.

The word 'bumalibang' is derived from the root word 'libang' which means 'to have fun' or 'to spend time leisurely'.

waste time happily

spending time on enjoyable activities

bumalibang ng oras

entertain oneself

to provide enjoyment in one’s own way

bumalibang sa sarili

leisure

A credible activity or experience that provides enjoyment.

libang

joy

A feeling of happiness or delight.

kasiyahan

to enjoy or have fun

Let's just chill at the mall later.

Bumalibang na lang tayo sa mall mamaya.

to be busy with fun activities

I’m looking for ways to have fun this weekend.

Naghahanap ako ng paraan para bumalibang sa weekend.

to enjoy oneself or have a good time

We need to have a good time despite the stress.

Kailangang bumalibang tayo kahit papaano sa gitna ng stress.