Kontra (en. Against)

/ˈkɒn.trɑː/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

Opposition or contradiction to an action or idea.

As a contra, he always opposes the group's decisions.

Bilang isang kontra, palagi siyang sumasalungat sa mga desisyon ng grupo.

Opposition or fight against an opponent in an unfair manner.

His contra attitude greatly increased the tension in their game.

Ang kanyang kontra o saloobin ay labis na nakadagdag ng tensyon sa kanilang laro.

verb

To argue or oppose an idea or viewpoint.

He often opposes and disagrees with his colleagues.

Madalas siyang kumontra at hindi sumasang-ayon sa kanyang mga katrabaho.

From the Spanish word 'contra'.

against everyone

Opposed to everyone or everything.

kontra sa lahat

against belief

Contradicting a specific belief or opinion.

kontra sa paniniwala

opposition

A group of people who oppose whoever is in power.

oposisyon

to contradict

To carry out opposing actions or ideas.

sasalungat

Accepting.

I can go against you. I might be late for class.

Kaya kitang kontrahe. Baka malate pa ako sa klase.

Opposition.

He's always against my ideas.

Palagi siyang kontra sa mga ideya ko.

Not agreeing.

I'm against that plan of yours.

Kontra ako sa plano mong 'yan.

Offbeat.

You sang, but you're off-key!

Kumanta ka, pero kontra ka sa tono!