Himagsikan (en. Rebellion)

hi-ma-gsi-kan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A revolution or revolt against a leader or system.
The revolution of 1896 led to the independence of the Philippines.
Ang himagsikan ng 1896 ay nagbigay-daan sa kalayaan ng Pilipinas.
An uprising of the people to express their disagreement with the government.
The citizens organized a rebellion to fight for their rights.
Ang mga mamamayan ay nag-organisa ng himagsikan upang ipaglaban ang kanilang mga karapatan.
A rebellion aimed at changing the current status quo or government.
The uprising provided an opportunity for new ideas in politics.
Ang himagsikan ay nagbigay ng pagkakataon para sa mga bagong ideya sa politika.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Revolution of 1896
An important event in Philippine history that marked the struggle for independence.
Himagsikan ng 1896
Revolt in the town
An uprising in a local community or town.
Himagsikan sa bayan

Related Words

rebellion
The root word of 'himagsikan' meaning 'to revolt'.
himagsik
revolt
The process of rebelling or uprising against authority.
paghihimagsik

Slang Meanings

Argument or intense discussion
Oh my God, there was an intense discussion at the gym earlier about the revolution in the country.
Diyos ko, nagkaroon ng balitaktakan sa gym kanina tungkol sa himagsikan sa bansa.
A paper boat of revolution (signifying fragility or futility of a revolution)
So don't be surprised if they say that's a paper boat of revolution, because they're all fighting over ideologies.
Kaya't huwag kang magtaka kung sinabing bangkang papel ng rebolusyon yan, kasi lahat sila ay nag-aaway sa ideolohiya.
The jumping off point for conflict
In their small community, the issues surrounding the revolution became the jumping off point for conflict.
Sa kanilang munting barangay, naging talon ng digmaan ang mga suliranin sa himagsikan.