Kalabanga (en. To retaliate)

/ka.la.baŋ.ga/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Retaliation is an act of revenge or payback for something done to oneself.

He retaliated against his co-worker after being harshly criticized.

Nagkalabanga siya sa kanyang katrabaho matapos siyang pagsabihan ng masama.

An action that aims to express opposition to another person's behavior or action.

He found an opportunity to retaliate against his critics.

Nakahanap siya ng pagkakataon upang makalabanga sa kanyang mga kritiko.

The term 'kalabanga' originates from the root word 'laba' meaning 'fight' or 'to see'.

Don't retaliate.

Avoid revenge.

Huwag kang magkalabanga.

revenge

An action of returning or punishing what someone else did.

higanti

Favorite or close friend

Shoutout to my bestie, I told her all my secrets.

Shoutout sa kalabanga ko, sabi ko sa kanya lahat ng secrets ko.

Someone with whom you want to be close

We ate and bonded, we really consider each other as best friends now.

Kumain kami at nagbonding, talagang kalabanga na ang turingan namin.