EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to engage in cockfighting; to make cocks fight...
will wash...
to mold; to shape...
Pang-uri
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/mag-sa-BONG/
FIL: Ipaglaban ang dalawang tandang na manok bilang isang uri ng sugal o libangan.
EN: to engage in cockfighting; to make cocks fight
A favorite pastime of many a tito. It's not just about two chickens fighting; it's a whole culture of breeding, betting (kristo!), and intense drama in the cockpit arena. The online version, 'e-sabong', became a huge phenomenon. It's the ultimate 'manly' hobby that your lola probably hates.
From `mag-` (verb prefix) + `sabong` (cockfight).
ROOT MEANING: cockfighting
Specific to the cultural practice and sport of cockfighting.
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🇵🇭 Maraming tao ang pumupunta sa sabungan tuwing Linggo para magsabong.
🇺🇸 Many people go to the cockpit on Sundays to engage in cockfighting.
🇵🇭 Ipinagbawal ng kanyang asawa na siya ay magsabong dahil nauubos ang kanilang pera.
🇺🇸 His wife forbade him to engage in cockfighting because their money was running out.
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Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.