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    Maglaban (en. To fight)

    /maɡˈla.ban/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action or act of conflict or fighting against an opponent.
    They will fight next week for the championship.
    Sila ay maglaban sa susunod na linggo para sa championship.
    The act of defending oneself or something important.
    You need to fight for your rights.
    Kailangan mong maglaban para sa iyong mga karapatan.
    An act pertaining to a struggle aimed at winning.
    Sometimes, we need to fight for our causes.
    Minsan, kailangan nating maglaban para sa ating mga adhikain.

    Etymology

    from the word 'laban' meaning 'to fight' or 'to oppose'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fight for rights
    the act of fighting for the rights of a person or group.
    maglaban sa karapatan
    fight for the country
    the act of war or defense for one's country.
    maglaban para sa bayan

    Related Words

    fight
    An action or state of conflict or struggle.
    laban
    reclaim
    The act of trying to regain what was lost.
    bawi

    Slang Meanings

    To compete or to fight
    He called everyone to compete at lunch.
    Tinatawag niya ang lahat para maglaban sa tanghalian.
    To join a fight or match
    I don't want to fight anymore, I'm too tired.
    Ayaw ko na maglaban, sobrang pagod na ako.
    To take a risk in a competition
    Let's fight, no blaming if we lose!
    Maglaban na tayo, walang sisihan kung matalo!