Labang (en. Against)
/laˈbaŋ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A position or state facing an opponent or challenge.
This fight is important for our future.
Ang labang ito ay mahalaga para sa ating kinabukasan.
Active opposition or resistance to an idea or thing.
There was a conflict between people's opinions.
May labang naganap sa pagitan ng mga opinyon ng tao.
verb
The action of doing something against a person or situation.
We need to confront these challenges.
Kailangan natin labangan ang mga hamon na ito.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'laban'
Common Phrases and Expressions
fight for life
Striving or struggling to achieve success.
labang sa buhay
conflict in the mind
Opposition of ideas or thoughts within.
may labang sa isip
Related Words
battlefield
A place or occasion where a battle occurs.
labanan
fight
An action that shows challenge or resistance.
laban
Slang Meanings
Intense anger or resentment.
I'm so labang because of what he did.
Sobrang labang na ako sa ginawa niya.
Regret or remorse over a mistake.
He felt labang for his decision to leave.
Nagdalamang labang siya sa desisyon niyang umalis.