Laban (en. Fight)

ˈlabaŋ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An action of fighting or arguing with a person or group.

There was a fight between two teams.

May naganap na laban sa pagitan ng dalawang koponan.

An activity that requires strength or skill to engage in combat.

A boxing fight requires great training.

Ang laban sa boksing ay nangangailangan ng mahusay na pagsasanay.

verb

To fight or to engage in a fight.

They need to fight against life's challenges.

Kailangan nilang labanan ang mga hamon sa buhay.

A way to seek resolution to a misunderstanding.

Sometimes fighting is not appropriate and it’s better to talk.

Minsan ang pakikipaglaban ay hindi na angkop at mas mabuti pang mag-usap.

From the word 'laban' meaning to fight or battle.

fight for rights

defending human rights

laban para sa karapatan

don't fight

don't engage in a fight or argument

huwag lumaban

fighting

The process of engaging in a fight or battle.

pakikipaglaban

clash

An intensive fight or opposition.

sagupan

punch

Let’s punch! Let's fight!

Kumpas tayo! Laban na!

rock-paper-scissors (also implies a fight)

No turning back! Let’s rock-paper-scissors!

Walang atrasan! Bato-bato na!

fistfight

Alright, let’s fistfight!

Sige, suntukan na tayo!

showing teeth (ready to fight)

I’m not afraid! I’m ready to show my teeth!

Di ako natatakot! Labas ng ngipin na ito!