Magkasalungat (en. Opposite)

/maɡkaˈsaluŋat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Indicates the difference or opposite of things or characteristics.
Yellow and blue are opposite colors.
Ang dilaw at asul ay magkasalungat na kulay.

Etymology

From the word 'kasalungat' with the prefix 'mag-'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

opposite ideas
Ideas that have opposite or differing perspectives.
magkasalungat na ideya
opposite opinions
Opinions that do not agree or are opposite to each other.
magkasalungat na opinyon

Related Words

opposite
Means opposite or contrary to one or more things.
salungat

Slang Meanings

opposing opinions
We have totally opposing reasons on this issue.
Sobrang magkasalungat kami ng dahilan sa issue na 'to.
not agreeing with each other
Each of us stubbornly refuses to back down, so we're always not agreeing.
Ayaw talaga magpatalo ng bawat isa, kaya't magkasalungat kami palagi.
contrasting colors or themes
I'm wearing an outfit that contrasts with what she's wearing, so it looks super weird.
Naka outfit ako na magkasalungat sa suot niya, kaya sobrang weird tingnan.