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    Kalaban (en. Opponent)

    ka-la-ban

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A person or group that competes or rivals in a contest.
    Their opponent in basketball is very fast.
    Ang kalaban nila sa basketball ay napaka-mabilis.
    A person who disagrees with an opinion or idea.
    He has many opponents to his proposals.
    Marami siyang kalaban sa kanyang mga mungkahi.
    An adversary in any type of battle or conflict.
    Must be prepared for opponents in war.
    Kailangang maging handa sa mga kalaban sa digmaan.

    Etymology

    N/A

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to become an opponent
    to compete or fight against someone or a group.
    maging kalaban

    Related Words

    fight
    An activity or event where people compete against each other.
    laban
    competition
    An event where many participants compete for a goal.
    kompetisyon

    Slang Meanings

    enemy
    Oh no! It seems like we always have an enemy in the game.
    Naku! Parang lagi na lang tayong may kaaway sa laro.
    opponent
    Who is your opponent in that debate?
    Sino bang kontra mo sa debate na 'yan?
    life's struggles
    It's really tough, but we need to fight life's struggles.
    Sobrang hirap talaga, pero kailangan nating labanan ang mga kalaban sa buhay.
    adversary
    Be careful, that person seems like your adversary.
    Mag-ingat ka, mukhang baks mo 'yang tao na 'yan.