Digmaan (en. War)

dig-ma-an

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A major conflict between countries or groups.
World War II caused massive destruction in many countries.
Ang Digmaang Pandaigdig II ay nagdulot ng malaking pagkasira sa maraming bansa.
An intense dispute that leads to violence.
The war between the two tribes lasted for many years.
Ang digmaan sa pagitan ng dalawang tribo ay nagpatuloy ng maraming taon.
An act of fighting.
The war emphasized the feeling of patriotism.
Ang digmaan ay nagbigay-diin sa damdamin ng patriotismo.

Etymology

from the root word 'digma' meaning battle or conflict.

Common Phrases and Expressions

war of the mind
An internal conflict that causes doubt.
digmaan ng isip
outbreak of war
The start of a conflict or dispute.
pagsiklab ng digmaan

Related Words

battle
Root word that refers to an actual fight or conflict.
digma
indictment
A document describing a battle or legal issue.
pagsasakdal

Slang Meanings

Trouble
It feels like a war is happening in their basketball match!
Parang digmaan ang nangyayari sa kanilang laban sa basketball!
Fight
It's okay, you can fight the war in life!
Ayos lang 'yan, kaya mong labanan ang digmaan sa buhay!
Killer match
The war in the finals is on, that’s definitely going to be a killer!
Tuloy na ang digmaan sa finals, siguradong killer 'yan!