Magtunggali (en. To struggle)
/maɡ.tuŋ.ɡa.li/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb referring to the act of fighting or competing.
They will struggle in the match next week.
Sila ay magtunggali sa laban sa susunod na linggo.
Emphasizes the conflict between two opposing sides.
The struggle of ideas is necessary to develop a solution.
Ang magtunggali ng mga ideya ay kinakailangan upang makabuo ng solusyon.
Etymology
Combined from the word 'tunggali' meaning struggle or contest, and 'mag-' which is a verb prefix.
Common Phrases and Expressions
struggle of opinions
Conflict or value of different perspectives.
magtunggali ng mga opinyon
Related Words
conflict
A noun referring to a fight or contest.
tunggali
struggle
A process of conflicting ideas or beliefs.
tunggalian
Slang Meanings
to engage in a debate or argument
In our next meeting, let's clash over the budget proposal.
Sa ating susunod na meeting, magtunggali tayo tungkol sa budget proposal.
to stand firm or to clash over ideas
We need to fight against these challenges to achieve our dreams.
Dapat tayong magtunggali sa mga hamon na ito para makamit ang ating mga pangarap.
to return to a previous discussion or topic
Let's revisit the issues we need to clash over.
Balikan na natin ang mga isyung dapat nating magtunggali.