Giyera (en. War)

/ɡi.jɛ.ɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A large-scale conflict that usually occurs between states or countries.

War causes significant damage to people and property.

Ang giyera ay nagdudulot ng malaking pinsala sa mga tao at ari-arian.

A military conflict or struggle between armed groups.

Many wars have occurred in the history of the world.

Maraming giyera ang naganap sa kasaysayan ng mundo.

A battle that occurs to achieve a specific goal or interest.

The war of ideas continues to reach around the world.

Ang giyera ng mga ideya ay patuloy na umaabot sa buong mundo.

From the Spanish word 'guerra'

race war

A conflict or clash between different races or ethnicities.

giyera ng mga lahi

sword of war

A symbol of armed conflict or warfare.

sundang ng giyera

rebellion

A form of action aimed at overthrowing a government or system.

paghihimagsik

conflict

A situation where there is strife or disagreement between people or groups.

konflikto

Conflict or battle between people or groups.

The fight in their family over the division of inheritance has turned into a real war.

Sobrang giyera na ang nangyayari sa kanilang pamilya dahil sa hatian ng mana.

A fierce argument.

There was a war in the gym when they clashed over the weights.

Nagkaroon ng giyera sa gym nang magkaalitan sila sa mga weights.

Serious competition.

It's a war in the basketball tournaments; every team wants to win.

Giyera ang labanan sa mga basketball tournament, bawat team gustong manalo.

Utter chaos.

The war among the kids on the playground caused many injuries.

Ang giyera ng mga bata sa playground ay nagtala ng maraming sugat.