Igitna (en. Ambush)

/iˈɡitna/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An unexpected attack on a person or group.
The soldiers fell into an ambush while on a mission.
Ang mga sundalo ay nahulog sa isang igitna habang nasa misyon.
A battle strategy where enemies are awaited.
They set an ambush to overpower their opponent.
Gumawa sila ng igitna upang masakop ang kanilang kalaban.

Common Phrases and Expressions

caught in an ambush
fell into an undesirable situation due to an ambush.
napaanan sa igitna

Related Words

ambusher
A person who attempts to execute an ambush.
taga-ambush

Slang Meanings

The person who gets left out, not really noticed.
I feel like I'm just igitna in the group, not included in the conversation.
Parang igitna na lang ako sa grupo, hindi ako kasali sa usapan.
Of little value or not taken into consideration.
The content of your report is just igitna compared to the important matters.
Yung mga nilalaman ng report mo, igitna lang sa mga importanteng bagay.