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    Batalay (en. Battle)

    /bataˈlaɪ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A fight or conflict between two or more groups.
    The battle between the tribes brought much suffering.
    Ang batalay sa pagitan ng mga tribo ay nagdala ng maraming pagdurusa.
    A focused confrontation that often occurs on the battlefield.
    The battle in the war lasted several days.
    Ang batalay sa digmaan ay tumagal ng ilang araw.
    A symbolic fight between good and evil.
    His life became a battle between his principles and the current system.
    Ang kanyang buhay ay naging batalay sa pagitan ng kanyang mga prinsipyo at sa kasalukuyang sistema.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish word 'batalla' meaning battle or fight.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    battle in life
    A trial or challenge faced in life.
    batalay sa buhay
    battle of ideas
    The contention of different viewpoints or opinions.
    batalay ng mga ideya

    Related Words

    war
    A large-scale conflict that contains various battles.
    digmaan
    battlefield
    A specific place where a battle takes place.
    labanan

    Slang Meanings

    advantage or skill
    Everyone loves Mark in basketball; he's so good, that's why he's the advantage of the team.
    Paborito ng lahat si Mark sa basketball, ang galing niya, kaya siya ang batalay ng team.
    person with control or influence
    Who is the powerhouse of this project? We need a decision from them.
    Sino ang batalay ng project na ito? Kailangan natin ng desisyon mula sa kanya.