Tournament (en. Paligsahan)

ˈtɔːrnəmənt

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An event where participants compete in various games or sports.
The tournament was held at a large stadium.
Ang paligsahan ay ginanap sa malaking stadium.
A series of matches designed to determine the best participant.
The team has begun their training for the tournament.
Sinimulan na ng koponan ang kanilang pagsasanay para sa paligsahan.
An activity where players or teams compete for a prize.
She is a participant in a major chess tournament.
Kalahok siya sa isang malaking paligsahan ng chess.

Etymology

English

Common Phrases and Expressions

join a tournament
to become part of a competition
sumali sa paligsahan
won the tournament
achieved victory in a competitive event
ipinanalo ang paligsahan

Related Words

competition
A situation where two or more participants struggle to be the best.
kumpetisyon
player
A person who participates in any type of game or tournament.
manlalaro

Slang Meanings

Tournament of fights
The basketball tournament in our barangay is tomorrow!
Bukas na ang tournament ng basketball sa barangay natin!
Battles
I'm excited for the Dota battles later!
Excited na ako sa kumbati ng Dota mamaya!
Tug-of-war
Join the tug-of-war in the tournament, it’ll be fun!
Sali ka sa tug-of-war sa tournament, masaya 'yan!