Kalaruin (en. To play)

/ka.la.ʁu.in/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An action of playing or participating in a game.

The playing of the children in the park is joyful.

Ang kalaruin ng mga bata sa parke ay masaya.

A situation where there is a contest or involvement in a game.

Playing is not just about winning, but also about enjoyment.

Ang kalaruin ay hindi lamang tungkol sa panalo, kundi pati rin sa kasiyahan.

verb

The act of participating in a game or joyful activity.

Everyone is required to play the pillars for the competition.

Kinakailangan ang lahat na kalaruin ang mga haligi para sa kompetisyon.

Having fun through games.

Children love to play video games.

Gustong-gusto ng mga bata na kalaruin ang mga video game.

The word 'kalaruin' comes from the root word 'laruin' with the prefix 'ka-' indicating a state or behavior.

Let's play!

We should play together.

Maglaro tayo!

It's time to play.

It's time for us to play or participate.

Panahon na para sa kalaruin.

toy

An object used for playing.

laruan

playmate

A person who plays together with someone.

kalaro

to break

I hope you won't mess around with your phone so it won't break.

Sana hindi mo na kalaruin ang cellphone mo para hindi masira.

to cause trouble

Why are you causing trouble with things that aren't important? Just mess with your time.

Bakit ka nagpapakabala sa mga bagay na hindi naman mahalaga? Kalaruin mo na lang ang oras mo.

to look for trouble

Do you want to mess with the situation? It seems like you're always looking for trouble.

Gusto mo bang kalaruin ang sitwasyon? Parang lagi ka na lang naghahanap ng gulo.

to retaliate or hit back

Don't mess with him, he might hit back.

Huwag ka na kalaruin, baka mambuwelta pa yan.