Ligawgaw (en. Gamble)

/li-ɡaw-ɡaw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A form of entertainment that comes with the risk of loss.

He has loved to play gambling in casinos since his youth.

Mahilig siyang maglaro ng ligawgaw sa mga casino mula noong kabataan niya.

An activity of betting where people put money or property at risk for potential reward.

Gambling is prohibited in many places due to its risks.

Ang ligawgaw ay ipinagbabawal sa maraming lugar dahil sa mga panganib nito.

Often used in literature and translations of Tagalog stories.

gambling

Indicates an invitation to gamble or a loss of control in a situation.

na ligawgaw

luck

A condition that dictates a person's fortune in gambling.

suerte

risk

Indicates the possibility of loss in gambling.

panganib

Having fun or wasting time on pointless things.

We only live once, so let's just relax and enjoy life.

Minsan lang tayo magligawgaw sa buhay, kaya tamang relax lang tayo.

To have fun or enjoy simple things.

Alright, let's just hang out at the park this weekend!

Sige, ligawgaw tayo sa park ngayong weekend!

Being relaxed or chill in a situation.

Just take it easy, there’s no pressure here.

Magligawgaw ka lang, wala namang pressure dito.