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    Kongkista (en. Conquest)

    /kɔŋˈkista/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A process of conquering a country or territory.
    The conquest of the Spanish in the Philippines led to profound changes.
    Ang kongkista ng mga Espanyol sa Pilipinas ay nagbunsod ng malalim na pagbabago.
    The taking or occupation of a place through force.
    The Roman conquest of Gaul was successful.
    Ang kongkista ng mga Romano sa Gaul ay naging matagumpay.
    Success in a battle or fight.
    Their conquest in the battle was celebrated by the whole town.
    Ang kanilang kongkista sa laban ay ipinagdiwang ng buong bayan.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish word 'conquista' meaning conquest.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    conquest of the mind
    The process of embracing or controlling other people's ideas or perspectives.
    kongkista ng isip
    conquest of the heart
    Winning someone's heart or affection.
    kongkista sa puso

    Related Words

    raider
    A person who takes something from another, often through force.
    mang-aagaw
    conqueror
    A person who carries out conquest.
    mananakop

    Slang Meanings

    To connect with a crush or to get their attention.
    I need to kongkista to get my crush to notice me.
    Kailangan kong mag-kongkista para makilala ako ng crush ko.
    To steal attention or affection from another person.
    It seems like he kongkista'd my girlfriend, so annoying!
    Parang nag-kongkista siya sa girlfriend ko, ang landi!
    To befriend someone with ulterior motives.
    You better kongkista before you miss out on this business opportunity.
    Mag-kongkista ka na bago mawalan ng pagkakataon sa negosyong 'to.