Gantihan (en. Revenge)

gan-ti-han

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The action of paying back, often as a reaction to someone else's action.

Revenge never brings about a good outcome in a situation.

Ang gantihan ay hindi kailanman nagdudulot ng mabuting resulta sa isang sitwasyon.

A sentiment or aim to take revenge for an affront.

He wanted to show revenge against his competitor.

Nais niyang ipakita ang gantihan sa kanyang katunggali.

Sometimes can refer to the act of retaliating with spite or harm.

Their feud resulted in revenge between the two families.

Ang kanilang alitan ay nagbunsod ng gantihan sa pagitan ng dalawang pamilya.

From the word 'ganti' which means 'revenge' or 'payback'

reciprocation of kindness

The act of returning kindness for kindness.

gantihan ng bait

do not retaliate

To engage in a better action than planning revenge.

huwag gantihan

payback

The concept of reciprocating or responding to an action, can be positive or negative.

ganti

get back or repay

This fight is a payback, I won't let you go!

Gantihan na ang laban na 'to, hindi kita bibitawan!

fighting back or seeking revenge

You owe me for your mistake, that's payback!

Bayaran mo ako sa nagawa mong pagkakamali, gantihan na 'yan!

getting back love

I'll take you home, but I won't let it slide, let's reciprocate our love!

Ihatid kita pero hindi ako magpapalampas, gantihan tayo sa pagmamahalan!