Paglaruan (en. To play)

/paɡ.la.ˈru.ʔan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb form that means to play or spend time with a game.

I want to play with my new toys.

Nais kong paglaruan ang mga bagong laruan ko.

Refers to the process of enjoyment or entertainment through an activity.

The children played in the park.

Ang mga bata ay nag-paglaruan sa parke.

Engaging in an activity that can be fun or engaging.

I introduced the idea of playing in our project.

Ipinasok ko ang ideya ng paglaruan sa aming proyekto.

from the root word 'laro' meaning 'play' followed by the affix '-an' indicating an action.

play with the children

play along with the children

paglaruan ang mga bata

play with friends

play along with friends

paglaruan ng mga kaibigan

game

Refers to an activity that brings enjoyment and entertainment.

laro

entertainment

Refers to an activity that entertains a person.

libangan

To experiment or joke around with something.

Do you want to play around with your new gadget?

Gusto mong paglaruan yung bagong gadget mo?

To have fun or enjoy a situation.

Come on, let's just play around with the problem while we chat.

Sige, paglaruan na lang natin ang problema habang nagkukwentuhan.

To play around, which can lead to mischief.

Don't play around with the classroom items, something might break.

Huwag mag-paglaruan ang mga gamit sa klase, baka may masira.