Kombate (en. Combat)

kom-bah-te

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of battle or fight.
Combat often occurs in military battles.
Ang kombate ay kadalasang nagaganap sa mga labanan ng militar.
A confrontation that happens between warriors or armies.
The soldiers trained for a combat.
Ang mga sundalo ay nagsanay para sa isang kombate.
A competition where participants struggle against each other.
The athletes participated in a combat fighting event.
Ang mga atleta ay lumahok sa isang kombate ng pakikipaglaban.

Etymology

Incorporated from the English word 'combat'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

prepare for combat
Be ready for a battle or fight.
maghanda para sa kombate

Related Words

battlefield
The place where combat occurs.
labanan
warrior
A person who participates in combat.
mandirigma

Slang Meanings

Fight or brawl
There's a fight in the village, who are you with?
May kombate sa barangay, sinong kasama mo?
Challenge or competition
I'm all set for this challenge!
Handang-handa na ako sa kombate na to!
Drama or argument
Why is there so much drama in our group lately?
Bakit ang daming kombate sa grupo natin lately?
Game or match
Join the game later, it's going to be so fun!
Sali ka sa kombate mamaya, sobrang saya nito!