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    Kaalaban (en. Foe)

    kah-ah-lah-ban

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A person or group that opposes or fights against another person or group.
    His opponent in the game is skilled and intelligent.
    Ang kanyang kaalaban sa laro ay magaling at matalino.
    An enemy or adversary that poses a challenge.
    We need to prepare to fight our foes.
    Kailangan nating maghanda upang labanan ang ating mga kaalaban.
    A person who challenges or counters the ideas of others.
    Sometimes, the opponent should also be valued in a debate.
    Minsan, ang kaalaban ay dapat ding pahalagahan sa debate.

    Etymology

    derived from the root 'laban' meaning 'to fight' or 'against'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    opponent in battle
    the adversary in a fight or competition
    kaalaban sa laban
    to become an enemy
    to become an opponent to someone
    maging kaalaban

    Related Words

    fight
    The action of having a conflict or opposition.
    laban
    enemy
    A person who opposes or acts against another.
    kaaway

    Slang Meanings

    enemy or opponent; someone who causes trouble
    He's our opponent in the game later, so we should be prepared.
    Siya ang kaalaban natin sa laro mamaya, kaya dapat maging handa tayo.
    competitor; rival
    His opponent in basketball is really good; it's hard to beat him.
    Sobrang galing ng kaalaban niya sa basketball, ang hirap talunin.