Galukgok (en. Disagreement)

/ɡa.luk.ˈɡok/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A situation of disagreement or conflict between two people or groups.
Their disagreement caused a rift between them.
Ang kanilang galukgok ay nagdulot ng hidwaan sa kanila.
The state of having opposing opinions.
Their disagreement stemmed from differing views on the issue.
Ang galukgok nilang dalawa ay nag-ugat sa magkaibang pananaw sa isyu.

Etymology

Ang salitang 'galukgok' ay nagmula sa sinaunang Tagalog na kasingkahulugan ng hindi pagkakaintindihan o alitan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

had a disagreement
had a misunderstanding
nagkaroon ng galukgok

Related Words

victory
A state where one party wins against another.
talo
compromise
An agreement where two parties reach conditions.
kompromiso

Slang Meanings

Beast or scary creature.
My classmate saw something like a beast in the forest.
Parang galukgok yung nakita ng kaklase ko sa gubat.
Ugly or unappealing.
His clothes are messy, he looks like a beast.
Ang gulo nung damit niya, para siyang galukgok.
A person who gets angry easily or is quick to anger.
Don't tease him, he has a beastly attitude.
Huwag mo siyang asarin, galukgok ang ugali niya.