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    Magkaalitan (en. Conflict)

    /mɑɡ.kɑː.ɪ.lɪ.tan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A situation where two people or groups are fighting or having misunderstandings.
    The conflict in the barangay led to a rift among the residents.
    Ang magkaalitan sa barangay ay nagdulot ng hidwaan sa pagitan ng mga residente.
    Current dispute that can escalate into violence.
    The conflict between different political views is becoming more intense.
    Ang magkaalitan sa pagitan ng magkaibang politika ay nagiging mas matindi.
    verb
    The act of having a dispute with another person.
    The conflict started due to misunderstandings regarding the law.
    Nag-umpisa ang magkaalitan dahil sa hindi pagkakaintindihan tungkol sa batas.

    Etymology

    from the root word 'kaalit' which means 'loss of peace' or 'action resulting in conflict'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    conflict of feelings
    Misunderstanding or resentment towards others.
    magkaalitan ng loob

    Related Words

    dispute
    A disagreement or conflict.
    alitan
    quarrel
    A dispute, usually resulting in an argument.
    sigalot

    Slang Meanings

    Rivals
    Even though we're rivals, I won't give up in the fight.
    Kahit magkalitan na kami, di ako susuko sa laban.
    Saying hurtful things
    Wow, your words sound like we're just fighting!
    Grabe, ang mga salita mo parang magkaalitan lang!
    Misunderstanding
    Sometimes, this is just fighting over a misunderstanding.
    Minsan, magkaalitan lang ito sa hindi pagkakaintindihan.