Makipaglabanan (en. To fight back)
/mɑ.kɪ.pɑɪ.ɡlɑ.bɑ.nɑn/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of fighting or battling.
We need to fight for our rights.
Kailangan nating makipaglabanan ang ating mga karapatan.
The process of resisting or accepting challenges.
People joined together to fight against oppression.
Ang mga tao ay nagsama-sama upang makipaglabanan sa mga pang-aapi.
Common Phrases and Expressions
fight for the truth
Persist for the truth despite obstacles.
makipaglaban sa katotohanan
Related Words
fight
An action of resistance or battle.
laban
struggle
The continual effort for a goal or cause.
pakikibaka
Slang Meanings
to engage in a quarrel
They had a fight after the quarrel at the corner.
Bumuwalan sila mula sa naganap na makipaglabanan sa kanto.
to go to another place for a match
He went to another barangay to compete in their game.
Dumayo siya sa ibang barangay para makipaglabanan sa kanilang laro.