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    Magtanggol (en. To defend)

    /magtang-gol/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    To take action to defend oneself or others.
    You need to defend your views in the discussion.
    Kailangan mong magtanggol sa iyong mga pananaw sa diskusyon.
    To provide support or protection to a person or thing.
    Teachers defend their students against bullying.
    Ang mga guro ay nagtatanggol sa kanilang mga estudyante laban sa pambubully.
    To provide justification or explanation for an action or decision.
    He tried to defend his decision to leave the company.
    Sinubukan niyang magtanggol sa kanyang desisyon na umalis sa kumpanya.

    Etymology

    Originating from the word 'tanggol' which means to protect or defend.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Defend the truth
    Stand up for the truths that should be upheld.
    Magtanggol sa katotohanan
    Defend oneself
    Protect oneself against threats or dangers.
    Magtanggol sa sarili

    Related Words

    defend
    The word 'tanggol' means protection or defense.
    tanggol
    defense
    Defense is the act of defending a person or thing.
    depensa

    Slang Meanings

    to protect
    As long as I'm here, I'll defend you against your enemies.
    Basta't nandiyan ako, magtanggol kita sa mga kaaway mo.
    to fight
    He is not afraid to defend his principles.
    Di siya natatakot na magtanggol sa kanyang mga prinsipyo.
    to fight for
    We must defend our rights.
    Dapat nating magtanggol ang ating mga karapatan.