Magkakontra (en. Contradict)

/mag-ka-kon-tra/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To have a conflict or contradiction.

Their opinions will contradict each other on the issue.

Magkakontra ang kanilang mga opinyon sa isyu.

To be the opposite of an idea or statement.

His explanation seems to contradict earlier statements.

Ang kanyang paliwanag ay tila magkakontra sa mga naunang pahayag.

From the root word 'kontra' meaning against or opposed.

their beliefs are contradictory

Their beliefs are conflicting.

magkakontra ang kanilang mga paniniwala

against

Meaning against or opposition.

kontra

opposite

Things that do not agree or are in conflict.

salungat

having different opinions

We always have different opinions on issues, but that's okay, we both respect each other.

Palagi kaming magkakontra sa mga isyu, pero okay lang, pareho lang kami ng respeto sa isa't isa.

getting easily offended

Sometimes it's just funny being at odds because we both get offended easily.

Minsan nakakatawa lang ang magkakontra dahil pareho kaming mabilis mapikon.

to make a scene or show off

They're always at odds in debates, it feels like they're just making a scene.

Sila lagi na lang magkakontra sa debate, parang nagpasiklab lang ng labanan.