Makipagdebate (en. To debate)

ma-ki-pag-de-ba-te

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Engage in discussion about a topic with opposing opinions.

Let's debate about environmental issues.

Makipagdebate tayo tungkol sa mga isyu sa kapaligiran.

A formal expression of different ideas and arguments.

Students were tasked to debate in front of the class.

Ang mga estudyante ay inatasan na makipagdebate sa harap ng klase.

from the word 'debate' derived from English.

to debate with someone

to discuss an issue with another person.

makipagdebate sa isang tao

debate

A formal discussion where participants argue and defend opinions.

debate

to engage in a back-and-forth discussion

Okay, let's engage in a back-and-forth discussion in class later.

Sige, makipagsagutan tayo sa klase mamaya.

to have an argument or heated discussion

Let's not argue, we both have valid points.

Huwag na tayong magbangayan, pareho tayong may punto.

to debate or argue

He wants to debate about politics.

Gusto niyang mag-talo tungkol sa politika.

to exchange arguments or opinions

Sometimes it's fun to exchange arguments about ideas.

Minsan masaya din ang magsagutan sa mga ideya.