Football in Tagalog

“Football” in Tagalog is “Putbol” or “Soccer” – the popular sport played with a spherical ball where players aim to score goals by kicking the ball into the opposing team’s net. Whether you’re discussing international matches, local leagues, or playing casually with friends, understanding this term connects you to the global passion Filipinos share for the beautiful game. Explore how this sport is expressed in Filipino culture below.

[Words] = Football

[Definition]:

• Football /ˈfʊtˌbɔːl/
• Noun 1: A game played between two teams of eleven players who try to kick or head a round ball into the opponent’s goal (known as soccer in some countries).
• Noun 2: American football – a game played with an oval ball by two teams of eleven players on a field with goalposts at each end.
• Noun 3: The ball used in playing football.

[Synonyms] = Putbol, Soccer, Sipang-bola, Larong-bola

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The Philippine national football team, known as the Azkals, has gained significant popularity in recent years.
• Ex1_PH: Ang pambansang koponan ng putbol ng Pilipinas, na kilala bilang Azkals, ay nakakuha ng malaking popularidad sa nakaraang mga taon.
• Ex2_EN: Every weekend, children play football at the local park with their friends and families watching.
• Ex2_PH: Tuwing katapusan ng linggo, ang mga bata ay naglalaro ng putbol sa lokal na parke kasama ang kanilang mga kaibigan at pamilya na nanonood.
• Ex3_EN: He bought a new football jersey to support his favorite European club during the championship match.
• Ex3_PH: Bumili siya ng bagong jersey ng putbol upang suportahan ang kanyang paboritong European club sa kampeonato.
• Ex4_EN: The football coach emphasized the importance of teamwork and discipline during practice sessions.
• Ex4_PH: Ang coach ng putbol ay binigyang-diin ang kahalagahan ng pagtutulungan at disiplina sa panahon ng pagsasanay.
• Ex5_EN: They watch football matches together every Sunday afternoon at the sports bar downtown.
• Ex5_PH: Nanonood sila ng mga laban ng putbol nang magkasama tuwing Linggo ng hapon sa sports bar sa sentro ng bayan.