Pagbaril (en. Shooting)

/pagh-bah-ril/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of shooting a gun.
Shooting is one of the main uses for defense.
Ang pagbaril ay isa sa mga pangunahing gamit sa pagtatanggol.
An event where people or things are shot.
The shooting occurred in the middle of the street.
Nangyari ang pagbaril sa gitna ng kalye.
A situation where killings are carried out using a gun.
The shooting at night caused fear among the residents.
Ang pagbaril sa gabi ay nagdulot ng takot sa mga residente.

Etymology

root word: shoot

Common Phrases and Expressions

shooting a gun
The act of firing a weapon, usually for a specific purpose.
pagbaril ng baril

Related Words

gun
A type of weapon used for shooting.
baril
shooting
An action of targeting and shooting at a person or object.
pamamaril

Slang Meanings

An unbeatable shot
Your shot is amazing, it's like your shooting at him, he has no chance!
Ang galing ng tira mo, parang pagbaril mo sa kanya e, wala siyang laban!
Done without planning
He just shot without thinking much.
Pagbaril na lang ginawa niya, walang masyadong isip.
Just a snap
That was just a shot, and he immediately became a champion!
Pagbaril lang yun, na-champion agad siya!