Magbolibol (en. To play volleyball)

/mɐg.bol.i.bol/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of playing volleyball.
I want to play volleyball with my friends every Saturday.
Gusto kong magbolibol kasama ang aking mga kaibigan tuwing Sabado.
An activity or recreation that involves rules and methods of play.
Playing volleyball is a fun sport enjoyed by many youths.
Ang magbolibol ay isang masayang sport na pinagkakaabalahan ng maraming kabataan.
A sport that requires teamwork and strategy.
We will play volleyball and we will need good coordination.
Magbolibol kami at kakailanganin namin ang maayos na koordinasyon.

Etymology

The term 'magbolibol' originated from 'bolibol', which means a sport.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Let's play volleyball.
Inviting others to join in playing volleyball.
Magbolibol tayo.

Related Words

volleyball
A sport played by two teams aiming to hit the ball into the opponent's court.
bolibol
team
A group of people who come together to play a sport.
koponan

Slang Meanings

Be true to yourself and don't pretend.
Why even try to act cool, when you know you can't?
Bakit ka pa magbolibol, eh alam mo namang hindi ka marunong?
To dawdle or be indecisive.
He's taking too long to decide on that, when will he finally act?
Ang tagal niya magbolibol sa desisyon na 'yan, kailan pa kaya siya kikilos?
To flirt or be playful.
Don't flirt with him, he might think you like him.
Huwag kang magbolibol sa kanya, baka isipin niyang gusto mo siya.