Magkalaban (en. Rivals)

maɡkaˈlaban

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A group or person on the opposite side in a fight or competition.

The rivals in the match displayed excellent strategy.

Ang magkalaban sa laban ay nagpakita ng mahusay na estratehiya.

People or organizations competing in a field or industry.

Their company has many rivals in the market.

Ang kanilang kumpanya ay mayroong maraming magkalaban sa merkado.

Enemies or individuals who do not agree with each other.

He became a rival of his former friend.

Siya ay naging magkalaban ng kanyang dating kaibigan.

From the word 'laban' which means 'fight' or 'enemy'.

rivals in the field of business

Companies competing in the industry.

magkalaban sa larangan ng negosyo

rivals in sports

Teams or athletes competing in a competition.

magkalaban sa sports

competition

A situation where there is a fight or contest between participants.

kompetisyon

fight

A conflict or struggle between two sides.

laban

enemy

Dude, they're rivals in basketball, they actually lost.

Pare, magkalaban na sila sa basketball, talo nga sila eh.

competitor

He's my rival in the contest, he's really good too.

Siya ang magkalaban ko sa contest, magaling din kasi siya.

opponent

Look, they're rivals in the debate, their arguments are solid.

Ayun, magkalaban sila sa debate, solid ang mga argumento.

life-and-death fight

Those rivals are like they're in a life-and-death fight.

Ang magkalaban na yan parang buwis-buhay na sa laban.