Alitan (en. Altercation)

a-li-tan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A dispute or disagreement between two or more people.

There was a quarrel within the family about the inheritance.

Nagkaroon ng alitan sa loob ng pamilya tungkol sa mana.

An intense argument that often becomes heated or violent.

The political altercation caused tension in the town.

Ang alitan sa pulitika ay nagdulot ng tensyon sa bayan.

A disagreement that involves hurtful words.

Their altercation ended in misunderstanding.

Ang alitan nilang magkaibigan ay nagtapos sa hindi pagkakaintindihan.

The word 'alitan' originates from the word 'alit' meaning 'to grant' or 'to discuss'.

quarreling is not allowed

Disputes or disagreements are prohibited.

bawal ang alitan

quarrel among friends

A dispute or disagreement between friends.

alitan sa magkakaibigan

discussion

A formal conversation or debate that can avoid altercation.

talakayan

confrontation

Direct dialogue typically reserved for misunderstandings.

konfrontasyon

Conflict or fight

They just broke up, so they had a fight.

Kakabreak lang nila, kaya nagkaroon sila ng alitan.

Busy or heated conversation

Sometimes a simple conversation turns into a heated argument.

Minsan kasi nagiging alitan ang simpleng usapan.

Physical fight or brawl

It's fine for them to argue, but I hope it doesn't reach a physical fight.

Ayos lang na mag-alitan sila, pero sana huwag umabot sa suntukan.