Magdigmaan (en. To fight)

/maɡ'diɡ.maʔn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to fight or engage in battle.
The countries fought for their own interests.
Ang mga bansa ay nagdigmaan para sa kanilang sariling interes.
Refers to an agreement to avoid conflicts between groups.
The leaders did everything to avoid fighting again.
Ginawa ng mga lider ang lahat upang hindi na magdigmaan muli.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'digma' meaning battle or conflict.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Do not fight
A suggestion to avoid creating a battle or conflict.
Huwag magdigmaan

Related Words

battle
A conflict or strife between nations or groups.
digma
war
A large-scale conflict usually involving nations.
digmaan

Slang Meanings

to come together and help each other fight
We need to unite and fight for our rights!
Kailangan nating magdigmaan para sa ating mga karapatan!
to make noise or cause trouble
Sometimes we just stirred up trouble on the corner, but it wasn't a serious fight.
Minsan nagdigmaan lang kami sa kanto, pero walang seryosong laban.
to argue or debate
They fought over the issue of the project.
Nag-digmaan sila tungkol sa isyu ng proyekto.