Magtalakan (en. To argue)

/maɡtaˈlakan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action of arguing or debating with a person.

They often argue about their ideas for the project.

Madalas silang magtalakan tungkol sa kanilang mga ideya sa proyekto.

Emphasizing opinions or views on a matter.

They argued about the solutions to the problem.

Sila ay nagtalakan tungkol sa mga solusyon sa problema.

Constructing an argument with a person in a debate.

In the meeting, they argued to defend their positions.

Sa pulong, nagtalakan sila upang ipagtanggol ang kanilang mga posisyon.

The term 'talak' comes from the root word 'talak', which means discussion or discourse.

argue in front of the public

Engage in discussion or debate in front of many people.

magtalakan sa harap ng publiko

discussion

A conversation or discourse about ideas or opinions.

talak

To speak derogatorily or in a hurtful tone.

Don't talk down to me; even if you're angry, there's still a way to speak nicely.

Huwag kang magtalakan sa akin, kahit galit ka, may paraan pa rin para magsalita ng maayos.

To get angry or express anger towards someone.

He always talks trash when he gets annoyed with his classmates.

Lagi siyang nagtatalkan kapag naiirita siya sa mga kaklase niya.