mga bola
In Tagalog, mga bola is the slang term for balls.
The term is used as a slang noun to refer to testicles.
Meaning: slang for testicles (noun)
Which one should you use?
While mga bola is used as a slang term, bayag and its plural form mga bayag are also used to refer to the same body part.
Did you know?
- The spelling of mga is actually a relic of a defunct Spanish-era abbreviation system. It was originally written as mang̃a with a tilde, but the practice was dropped due to the difficulty of typing such symbols on English-language typewriters during the American occupation.
- Using bola to describe a lie or an exaggeration is so common that the phrase bolero describes a person who is a smooth talker or a flirt.
Examples in context
- Bilog ang mga bola.Balls are round.This sentence is useful for describing the shape of mga bola.Tatoeba #3082921 by mervert1, translation #33654 by CK
- Masakit ang mga bola niya.His balls are hurting.
Example conversation
Christina and Juan are joking around in a casual setting.
- ChristinaJuan, may laki ba ang mga bola mo?Juan, are your balls big?
- JuanBakit mo tinatanong 'yan, Christina?Why are you asking that, Christina?
- ChristinaNagbibiro lang ako!I'm just joking!
- JuanNakakahiya ka talaga.You're really embarrassing.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bola, mga, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
