Magbilyar (en. To play billiards)

/maɡˈbɪl.jar/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of playing billiards.
I want to play billiards next week.
Nais kong magbilyar sa susunod na linggo.
An activity involving playing white balls on a tabletop with pockets.
They went to the bar to play billiards with friends.
Nagpunta sila sa bar upang magbilyar kasama ang mga kaibigan.
Conducting a game that uses billiard equipment.
Let's play billiards after dinner.
Magbilyar tayo pagkatapos ng hapunan.

Etymology

Comprised of the word 'bilyar' meaning billiards and the prefix 'mag-' indicating action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

let's play billiards
an invitation to play billiards.
magbilyar tayo

Related Words

billiards
A game of billiards that includes various types.
bilyar
cue
The stick used in playing billiards.
cue

Slang Meanings

To play billiards or pool
Come on, let's play billiards later at the bar.
Tara, magbilyar tayo mamaya sa bar.
To take chances in life
I hope you take chances in your life, it seems like you just want to throw it away.
Sana magbilyar ka sa buhay mo, parang gusto mo lang itong itapon.
To be creative or inventive
He loves to brainstorm ideas for his project.
Mahilig siyang magbilyar ng mga ideya para sa project niya.