Kasalungat (en. Opposite)

/ka.sa.lu.ngat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The aftermath or effect of opposition in a situation.
The opposite of summer is winter.
Ang kasalungat ng tag-init ay taglamig.
A thing or concept that is the opposite of another thing or concept.
Day and night are opposite terms.
Ang araw at gabi ay mga kasalungat na termino.

Etymology

Composed of 'kasa' and 'ungat' referring to the opposite of something.

Common Phrases and Expressions

opposition
The difference or opposition to another idea or viewpoint.
pagsalungat

Related Words

against
A word that means opposing or contrary to an argument.
kontra
contrary
Meaning disagreeing or opposite of an idea or event.
salungat

Slang Meanings

opposite
The opposite of black is white.
Yung kasalungat ng itim ay puti.
contrary
The contrary of your opinion is quite wrong.
Ang salungat ng iyong opinyon ay medyo mali.
reverse
If the sun is in the west, its opposite is in the east.
Kung ang araw ay nasa kanluran, ang kasalungat nito ay nasa silangan.
inverted
In math problems, there is always an inverted opposite.
Sa mga math problems, palaging may inverted na kasalungat.