Labnit (en. Unleash)

/lab.nit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of battle or struggle.
The fight in the war led to societal changes.
Ang labnit sa digmaan ay nagbigay-daan sa pagbabago ng lipunan.
The execution of an activity involving risk-taking.
The struggle in business is one of the requirements for success.
Ang labnit sa negosyo ay isa sa mga kinakailangan upang magtagumpay.

Etymology

Tagalog word derived from the Spanish word 'laban', meaning to fight.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fight for truth
The struggle for truth.
labnit ng katotohanan

Related Words

intelligence
The ability to understand and make decisions, often needed in a struggle.
katalinuhan

Slang Meanings

Regret or feeling of missing an opportunity.
I felt so much regret when I found out I didn't get to study at a good university.
Sobrang labnit ko nung nalaman kong hindi ako nakapag-aral sa magandang unibersidad.
Regret over a lost relationship.
He felt regret about his ex when they met at the mall.
Naglabnit siya sa ex niya nung magkita sila sa mall.
When it's too late for everything.
Look, you feel regret now, but it's too late to apologize.
Ayan, naglabnit ka na, pero huli na para mag-sorry.