Pamamaril (en. Shooting)

pa-ma-ma-ril

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An action or process of shooting.
Shooting in sports is a popular activity.
Ang pamamaril sa palakasan ay isang tanyag na aktibidad.
Firing a gun that brings danger or violence.
Street shootings cause fear among the people.
Ang pamamaril sa mga lansangan ay nagdudulot ng takot sa mga tao.
Method of targeting an object using a gun.
One must be careful in shooting to avoid accidents.
Kailangang maging maingat sa pamamaril upang maiwasan ang aksidente.

Etymology

From the root word 'maril' referring to shooting or use of a gun.

Common Phrases and Expressions

targeted shooting
Shooting done with a specific reason or goal.
pamamaril na may layunin
sport shooting
Activity of shooting as a sport.
pamamaril sa palakasan

Related Words

gun
A type of weapon used in shooting.
baril
training
Activities or methods done to improve shooting skills.
pagsasanay

Slang Meanings

to kill using a gun
It's in the news that there was a shooting in our barangay last night.
Nasa balita na may nangyaring pamamaril sa barangay namin kagabi.
to discredit or fight
According to the rumors, there are people who are shooting at their rivals.
Ayon sa mga tsismis, may mga tao raw na nagpamamaril sa mga kalaban nila.
happening state of chaos
The shootings in public places are scary, so we should be careful.
Nakakatakot ang pamamaril sa mga pampublikong lugar, kaya dapat tayong maging maingat.
quick attack
Due to the shooting, people around evacuated.
Dahil sa pamamaril, nag-evacuate ang mga tao sa paligid.