Labanan (en. To fight against)
/la-ba-nan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of fighting or struggling against an enemy or challenge.
Juan must fight his fear to achieve his dreams.
Kailangang labanan ni Juan ang kanyang takot upang makamtan ang kanyang mga pangarap.
Continuation of a fight or confrontation.
The army decided to fight the enemies in a major battle.
Nagpasya ang hukbo na labanan ang mga kaaway sa isang malaking laban.
Opposing an idea or argument.
Let us fight against the misinformation spreading on social media.
Labanan natin ang maling impormasyon na kumakalat sa social media.
Etymology
Spanish: 'luchar'
Common Phrases and Expressions
fight against illness
to struggle against disease or health issues.
labanan ang sakit
fight against danger
to confront and counter threats or dangers.
labanan ang panganib
Related Words
fight
A conflict or challenge that involves opposition.
laban
enemy
A person or force that acts as an obstacle to success.
kaaway
Slang Meanings
to stand firm in the face of challenges
No matter what happens, just fight on!
Kahit anong mangyari, laban lang!
to fight for one's rights
We should fight for our rights.
Dapat tayong lumaban para sa ating mga karapatan.
to defy or fight against obstacles
I won't back down, I'll fight against the obstacles!
Hindi ako magpapatalo, laban sa mga hadlang!