Soccer in Tagalog

Soccer in Tagalog is commonly translated as “Putbol”, derived from the word “football”, referring to the popular sport played with a round ball between two teams of eleven players. This globally beloved game has gained significant popularity in the Philippines, especially among youth and in urban communities.

Exploring how Filipinos refer to this beautiful game reveals interesting linguistic adaptations and the sport’s growing influence in Philippine sports culture.

[Words] = Soccer

[Definition]:
– Soccer /ˈsɑːkər/
– Noun 1: A game played between two teams of eleven players who try to kick a round ball into the opponent’s goal, also known as football in most countries.
– Noun 2: The ball used in the game of soccer.

[Synonyms] = Putbol, Football, Sipaan, Larong bola sa paa.

[Example]:

– Ex1_EN: The Philippines national soccer team is improving year by year.
– Ex1_PH: Ang pambansang koponan ng putbol ng Pilipinas ay umuunlad taun-taon.

– Ex2_EN: My son plays soccer every weekend with his friends.
– Ex2_PH: Ang aking anak ay naglalaro ng putbol tuwing katapusan ng linggo kasama ang kanyang mga kaibigan.

– Ex3_EN: She bought new soccer cleats for the tournament.
– Ex3_PH: Bumili siya ng bagong sapatos pang-putbol para sa torneyo.

– Ex4_EN: Soccer is becoming more popular in Philippine schools.
– Ex4_PH: Ang putbol ay nagiging mas popular sa mga paaralan sa Pilipinas.

– Ex5_EN: They practice soccer drills every afternoon at the field.
– Ex5_PH: Nagsasanay sila ng mga drills sa putbol tuwing hapon sa palaruan.