Liga (en. League)
/ˈliɡa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An organization or group of people promoting a specific goal.
The teachers' league worked together to improve the quality of education.
Ang liga ng mga guro ay nagtulungan upang mapabuti ang kalidad ng edukasyon.
A sports organization that conducts competitions.
The basketball league has teams from different parts of the country.
Ang liga ng basketball ay may mga koponan mula sa iba't ibang parte ng bansa.
A formal gathering of people for a particular purpose or activity.
The writers' league holds seminars every month.
Ang liga ng mga manunulat ay nagsasagawa ng mga seminar tuwing buwan.
Etymology
In Spanish, the word 'liga' means 'the organization or association'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
league of women
An association of women for activities and advocacy.
liga ng mga belya
Related Words
national league
A national league containing local teams in sports.
ligang pambansa
student league
An organization of students in a school or university.
liga ng mga estudyante
Slang Meanings
getting together or a group
Come on, let’s join the league to practice!
Tara, sama tayo sa liga para magsanay!
a community or organization of people with a common goal
The league of gamers here is so much fun!
Ang liga ng mga gamer dito ay sobrang saya!
to join a group or competition
I’m going to join the league of athletes next week.
Magsasali ako sa liga ng mga atleta sa susunod na linggo.