Argue (en. Magtalo)

/ˈɑːrɡjuː/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To argue about an issue or subject.
They argued about the right decision for the project.
Nag-argue sila tungkol sa tamang desisyon para sa proyekto.
To debate to prove a point.
When she argued in class, she gained a lot of support.
Nang mag-argue siya sa klase, marami ang nakuha niyang suporta.
To provide reasons or evidence for an opinion.
He tried to argue his view using concrete examples.
Sinubukan niyang mag-argue ang kanyang pananaw gamit ang mga konkretong halimbawa.

Etymology

Ordinadong-ugyat

Common Phrases and Expressions

argue an idea
Give opinions or arguments about an idea.
magtalo ng ideya

Related Words

debate
Having a dispute or misunderstanding.
talo

Slang Meanings

to fight or quarrel
They are going to fight like kids in front of everyone.
Sila ay mag-aaway na parang bata sa harap ng lahat.
to dispute or contest something
Don't make a drama, nothing will be lost for you.
Huwag nang gumawa ng drama, wala namang mawawalan sa 'yo.
to have a heated exchange
Out of anger, his tongue twisted, and they argued.
Dahil sa galit, umikot ang dila niya at nagtalo sila.
to fight or bicker
They are just arguing over trivial matters.
Nag-aaway lang sila para sa maliit na bagay.