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    Kabangga (en. Rival)

    ka-bang-ga

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A person who competes or opposes another in a contest.
    His rival posed a serious challenge to him in the competition.
    Ang kanyang kabangga ay nagbigay sa kanya ng matinding hamon sa palaro.
    A person with similar aims or intentions but different methods or styles.
    Although they are friends, he became a rival in his business endeavors.
    Bagaman sila ay magkaibigan, naging kabangga siya sa kanyang gawaing negosyo.
    A competitor in any field, especially in sports or politics.
    Their rivalry as rivals became the talk of the town.
    Ang kanilang kumpetisyon bilang mga kabangga ay naging usap-usapan sa buong bayan.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to become a rival
    to become a competitor or opponent
    maging kabangga

    Related Words

    competition
    A situation where participants compete for a goal or prize.
    kompetisyon

    Slang Meanings

    rematch partner, experiment partner (someone you face or encounter again, often used in a playful or competitive context)
    Who is your opponent in the tournament later?
    Sino bang kabangga mo sa tournament mamaya?
    buddy or close friend (a close friend or ally, often used in a humorous way)
    He/She is really my buddy in all my trips!
    Siya na talaga ang kabangga ko sa lahat ng trips!
    rival (rival, used in a competitive context like sports or games)
    It's hard to beat my opponent in basketball.
    Mahirap talunin ang kabangga ko sa basketball.