Magmaktol (en. To advocate)

mag-mahk-tol

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action that describes struggling or supporting a principle being upheld.

Let us advocate for our rights.

Magmaktol tayo para sa ating mga karapatan.

Following a movement to defend ideas.

They advocated against discrimination.

Sila ay nagmaktol laban sa diskriminasyon.

Derived from the root word 'maktol' meaning 'to fight' or 'to advocate'.

to advocate for the truth

To take action to fight for the truth.

magmaktol para sa katotohanan

maktol

Contains the idea of fighting or dealing with issues.

maktol

activism

The action for a cause or the betterment of society.

aktibismo

To complain or get angry about a situation

He just wants to vent his frustration because of the bad service at the restaurant.

Parang gusto na lang niyang magmaktol dahil sa hindi magandang serbisyo ng restaurant.

To express feelings in a loud or harsh manner

He expressed his feelings loudly in front of everyone when he found out he wouldn't be included in the project.

Nag-maktol siya sa harap ng lahat nung nalaman niyang hindi siya isasama sa proyekto.

To chat with a tone of anger or annoyance

Don't vent to me, this is not the right time.

Wag kang magmaktol sa akin, hindi ito ang tamang timing.