Garungin (en. Struggle)
/ɡaˈruŋɪn/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of fight or conflict.
The struggle between them caused a major uproar.
Ang garungin sa kanila ay nagdulot ng malaking kaguluhan.
A battle that occurs in physical or emotional aspects.
Like his struggle with depression, he did not give up.
Tulad ng kanyang garungin sa depresyon, hindi siya tumigil.
Condition of striving or persevering in the face of challenges.
His struggle for a better future is admirable.
Ang kanyang garungin para sa mas magandang kinabukasan ay kahanga-hanga.
Etymology
The word 'garungin' originated from the root 'garung' meaning to fight or to conflict.
Common Phrases and Expressions
fight for your heart
fight for what you feel.
garungin mo ang iyong puso
despite the struggles
even with the challenges faced.
sa kabila ng garungin
Related Words
a fight
A term related to fighting.
garong
battlefield
A place or situation of battle.
labanan
Slang Meanings
to get angry or to be difficult
Why are you trembling and acting all garungin? Just chill!
Bakit ka nanginginig at garungin? Chill ka lang!
to act like a hell or to be sour-faced
Can you not be garungin to me? I just want someone to talk to.
Puwede bang huwag kang maging garungin sa akin? Gusto ko lang ng kausap.
quick to anger
Have you eaten? Don't be garungin when you're hungry!
Kumain ka na ba? Huwag kang garungin kapag gutom ka!