Makipagdigma (en. Go to war)
/mak-ipag-dig-ma/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To perform the action of fighting or war.
The countries decided to go to war to defend their territory.
Ang mga bansa ay nagpasiya na makipagdigma upang ipagtanggol ang kanilang teritoryo.
To join in battle or conflict with weapons.
They need to go to war if they want to defend their town.
Kailangan nilang makipagdigma kung nais nilang ipagtanggol ang kanilang bayan.
To participate in an armed conflict.
The soldiers left to go to war against the enemies.
Ang mga sundalo ay umalis upang makipagdigma sa mga kalaban.
Etymology
from the word 'digma' meaning war or battle.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to defend
Join a battle to defend something.
makipagtanggol
to enter into war
To initiate a battle or conflict.
pumasok sa digmaan
Related Words
war
A condition or situation of armed conflict between nations or groups.
digmaan
soldier
A person who serves in the army.
sundalo
Slang Meanings
to fight or battle
Okay, let's have a battle in the game later!
Sige, makipagdigma tayo sa laro mamaya!
to quarrel
Let's not fight, we're just friends.
Huwag na tayong makipagdigma, kaibigan lang tayo.
to engage in combat
If there's a match, I'm ready to fight!
Kung may laban, ready na ako para makipagdigma!