Dikalaban (en. Opponent)
/dikaˈlaban/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person or thing that is an enemy or opponent.
He is the opponent in our game.
Siya ang di-kalaban sa ating laro.
Etymology
from the root word 'kalaban' with the prefix 'di-' meaning 'not'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
not against the law
no longer opposing or contradicting the regulations.
di kalaban ng batas
Related Words
enemy
A person or thing that fights against you.
kalaban
Slang Meanings
A soldier or warrior who fearlessly fights.
Wow, he's really the warrior of the school, always undefeated in fights.
Grabe, siya talaga ang dikalaban sa eskwelahan, laging undefeated sa mga laban.
A person with intense determination.
No matter how hard it gets, he is a warrior in life.
Kahit anong hirap, dikalaban siya sa buhay.
A person willing to fight for their principles.
Of course, we are warriors for everyone's rights.
Siyempre, dikalaban kami para sa karapatan ng lahat.