Daangsukol (en. Confrontation)

/da:ang-su'kol/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A situation where two sides meet and have tension or conflict.
The confrontation between the two countries resulted in a conflict.
Ang daangsukol sa pagitan ng dalawang bansa ay nagresulta sa sigalot.
The process of confronting opposing ideas or opinions.
The confrontation of ideas is important to improve the system.
Mahalaga ang daangsukol sa ideya upang mapabuti ang sistema.

Etymology

Originates from the word 'daan' meaning 'path' and 'sukol' meaning 'to confront.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

confrontation of ideas
The process of focusing on and debating ideas.
paghaharap ng mga ideya

Related Words

to argue
The act of having a debate or discussion on a specific topic.
magtalo
confrontation
A direct interaction that involves disagreement.
konfrontasyon

Slang Meanings

Sometimes, when someone wants to show off or brag.
He's showing off his new cellphone at school!
Daangsukol siya sa bagong cellphone niya sa school!
Showing off or having arrogance.
My friends are so showy, it's like everyone is rich.
Daming daangsukol ng tropa namin, parang lahat mayaman.