Maglabanan (en. To fight)
maɡlaˈbanan
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that indicates conflict or fighting.
Let us fight in the upcoming tournament.
Maglabanan tayo sa darating na torneo.
The process of fighting against an opponent.
A long and complicated battle occurred that night.
Isang mahaba at masalimuot na maglabanan ang nangyari noong gabi.
Having a conflict or opposition.
There was a conflict that occurred between the two groups.
May maglabanan na nangyari sa pagitan ng dalawang grupo.
Etymology
Tagalog, derived from the root 'laban' meaning 'to fight'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
clash of ideas
Conflict of perspectives or opinions.
maglabanan ng ideya
fight for victory
To struggle for success.
maglabanan sa laban
Related Words
fight
An act of contesting or opposing.
laban
conflict
Opposition that leads to a fight.
tunggali
Slang Meanings
to face off
Come on, let's face off in basketball later!
Tara na, maglabanan tayo sa basketball mamaya!
to argue or clash
They went to the plaza to clash over ideas.
Nagpunta sila sa plaza para magbangayan ng mga ideya.
to fight or contest
The contest between the two groups at school was really heated.
Sobrang heated ng magtarungan ng dalawang grupo sa school.