Kompeti (en. Competir)

kom-pe-ti

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To engage in a contest to win or succeed against others.
We need to compete in the upcoming contest to become champions.
Kailangan nating kompeti sa susunod na paligsahan upang maging kampeon.
To participate in a fight or contest.
He was successful in his competition with friends.
Siya ay naging matagumpay sa kanyang pagkompeti sa mga kaibigan.
To be recognized as a worthy opponent.
The team's goal is to compete with the best players.
Ang layunin ng koponan ay kompeti sa mga pinakamahusay na manlalaro.

Etymology

English origin 'compete'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to compete
the process of competing
makipagkompetensya

Related Words

competition
An event where many participants compete.
kompetisyon
participant
A person who is part of a competition.
kalahok

Slang Meanings

Casual or relaxed way of addressing someone
Hey, dude! Our day is so fun!
Kumusta, kompeti? Ang saya ng araw natin!
Pejorative term for someone who isn't as good at something
Of course, there goes Mark, the dude in basketball!
Siyempre, ganyan na naman si Mark, kompeti sa basketball!