Magkaaway (en. Quarreling)

/maɡka'awaʊ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to fight or argue between two people or groups.
They are quarreling because of a misunderstanding.
Sila ay magkaaway dahil sa hindi pagkakaintindihan.
Having a conflict or disagreement.
The feuding family decided to forgive one another.
Ang magkaaway na pamilya ay nagdesisyon na magpatawad sa isa't isa.
The action of people fighting or attacking each other.
In the street, there are fighting people causing a commotion.
Sa kalsada, may mga magkaaway na nagkakagulo.

Common Phrases and Expressions

quarreling friends
Friends with conflicts or disagreements.
magkaaway na magkaibigan

Related Words

fight
A word describing a battle or argument.
away
defeat
The state of being defeated in a fight.
talo

Slang Meanings

fighting
Look, they're fighting again at the corner.
Ayun, nag-aaway na naman sila sa kanto.
quarreling but still talking
It's like they're quarreling, but it's just chatting.
Parang magkaaway, pero puro chikahan lang.
intense fight
Their fight is incredibly intense!
Sobrang tindi nung buwis-buhay na away nila!
ego competition
Do you think they're fighting? No, it's just an ego competition.
Tingin mo magkaaway sila? Hindi, pataasan lang ng ego yan.