Palakasan (en. Sports)
/pa.la.ka.san/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A physical activity typically involving skill and strength.
Sports are important for the health of the body.
Ang palakasan ay mahalaga para sa kalusugan ng katawan.
A competition between individuals or teams in various fields.
Sports provide athletes an opportunity to showcase their skills.
Ang mga palakasan ay nagbibigay ng pagkakataon sa mga atleta na ipakita ang kanilang husay.
A field that encompasses various types of physical activities.
Many types of sports can be participated in at school.
Maraming uri ng palakasan ang maaring salihan sa paaralan.
Etymology
From the root word 'lakas' meaning strength or power.
Common Phrases and Expressions
community sports
The collective engagement of people in sporting activities.
palakasan ng bayan
school sports
Physical activities conducted within schools.
mga palakasan sa paaralan
Related Words
athlete
A person who trains and participates in sports.
atleta
competition
An event where individuals or teams compete.
kompetisyon
Slang Meanings
A tactic for helping or gaining favor from a colleague.
You need some palakasan to get that promotion.
Kailangan mo ng palakasan para makuha 'yung promotion na 'yun.
Support or assistance, especially from acquaintances.
With his connections, his project got approved even with a small budget.
Sa palakasan niya, na-approve ang project niya kahit wala masyadong budget.
Being strong or capable in a situation.
It's already noon but he's still buzzing because of his strong connections with people.
Tanghali na pero buzz pa rin siya dahil sa palakasan niya sa mga tao.
A debt of gratitude or obligation from received help.
I have a favor to repay to him, so I feel obliged to help.
May palakasan ako sa kanya, kaya't obliged akong tumulong.