Magpapalag (en. To resist)

/maɡ.pa.pa.laɡ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A form of the verb expressing the action of resisting or fighting back.

He resists orders he does not like.

Nagpapalag siya sa mga utos na hindi niya gusto.

Performing an action against something that is being imposed or contested.

He agreed to resist if he is not accommodated.

Pumayag siyang magpapalag kung hindi siya pagbibigyan.

The process of demonstrating disagreement with an idea or situation.

The citizens decided to resist the new law.

Ang mga mamamayan ay nagpasya na magpapalag sa bagong batas.

to argue one's opinion

to fight for one's viewpoint or opinion

magpapalag ng opinyon

to resist an unjust fight

to oppose or challenge an unfair situation

magpapalag sa maling laban

palag

The word 'palag' means 'resist' in a more direct form, often used in confrontation or opposition.

palag

nagpapakita

A term derived from the root 'show' referring to the expression of reaction or feelings.

nagpapakita

to fight or go head-to-head

Before we were fine, but now it seems like we're going to clash over issues.

Dati okay lang kami, pero ngayon parang magpapalag na kami sa mga isyu.

to heal or recover

You know, I can tough it out through the pain, nothing can break me.

Alam mo na, kaya kong magpapalag sa mga sakit, walang makakadurog sa akin.

to be strong despite challenges

Even though it's hard, I just need to hold my ground in this life.

Kahit mahirap, kailangan ko lang magpapalag sa buhay na ito.