Palabarik (en. Palabary)
/palabaˈrik/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of game or activity focused on forming words from letters.
Our word game started after dinner.
Nagsimula ang aming palabarik pagkatapos ng hapunan.
A competitive game where participants form words from given letters.
Quick thinking is needed in the word game to win.
Kailangan ng mabilis na pag-iisip sa palabarik upang manalo.
An activity that can be played by two or more people aimed at forming words in a set time.
Our gathering became fun because of the word game we played.
Naging masaya ang aming pagtitipon dahil sa palabarik na aming nilaro.
Etymology
From the word 'palabra' meaning 'word' in Spanish.
Common Phrases and Expressions
play a word game
engage in the activity of forming words from letters
maglaro ng palabarik
Related Words
word
A unit of language that has meaning and is composed of letters.
salita
game
An activity often done for enjoyment or competition.
laro
Slang Meanings
Fast movement or action.
She ran bouncily to the finish line!
Palabarik siyang tumakbo sa finish line!
Round or bouncy object like a ball.
The bouncy ball is over there in the park!
Nandiyan na ang palabarik na bola sa park!
Strange style or movement that is amusing.
Their bouncy dance on stage is great!
Ang ganda ng palabarik na sayaw nila sa stage!