Magbola (en. To gamble)

maɡˈbola

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb that refers to the act of gambling or betting.

He gambled in a game at the casino.

Nagbola siya sa isang laro sa casino.

The act of risking losing money on a bet.

Gambling comes with significant risk.

Ang pagbola ay may kasamang malaking panganib.

Gambling involving the hope of winning.

He often gambled on horse races.

Madalas siyang nagbola sa mga karera ng kabayo.

From the root word 'bola' meaning 'to journey' or 'to test'.

No bet, no win.

You cannot achieve success without taking risks.

Walang taya, walang panalo.

Start your gambling now.

Begin your betting now.

Magsimula ka na sa pagbola.

luck

Having a favorable opportunity or fortune, especially in gambling.

suwerte

beginning

The initial step in gambling or betting.

pasimula

to make up stories or information that is not true

Don't magbola about your new car, because it's not true.

Huwag kang magbola about sa bago mong kotse, kasi hindi naman totoo.

to show off or seek attention

Wow, she's full of magbola in that pageant, trying to prove she's the prettiest.

Naku, ang dami niyang bola sa pageant na 'yon, para sabiin na siya ang pinakamaganda.

to speak beautifully but without substance

There she goes magbola again; pretty words but no substance.

Ayan, nagbola na naman siya; puro ang ganda ng mga salita, pero wala namang substance.