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    Sungka (en. Sungka)

    /suŋka/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A traditional board game commonly played in the Philippines.
    We play sungka in the backyard every afternoon.
    Naglalaro kami ng sungka sa likod ng bahay tuwing hapon.
    A game that uses coconut shells and a deeper container with holes.
    Sungka uses coconut shells as pieces.
    Ang sungka ay gumagamit ng mga buto ng niyog bilang mga piraso.
    A moment of control and strategy in the game.
    You must think of your next move in sungka.
    Dapat mong isipin ang iyong susunod na hakbang sa sungka.

    Etymology

    From the Malay word 'sungka' meaning 'to harvest'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Let's play sungka
    An invitation to create time to play sungka.
    Mag-sungka tayo

    Related Words

    game
    A general term for any type of active leisure or sport.
    laro
    balisong
    Another traditional game in the Philippines, usually using wood or stones.
    balisong

    Slang Meanings

    Fight using the hand
    Before we play sungka, let's have a fight using the hand!
    Bago tayo mag-sungka, tara sa laban sa sika!
    Total loser in the game
    Because of the losses, I'm becoming a total loser in this sungka!
    Dahil sa mga talo, nagiging chinelas na Rodriguez ako dito sa sungka!
    Sungka at the corner/street
    Come on, let's play sungka at the corner later!
    Tara, sabay tayong mag-sungka sa kanto mamaya!