Makipagtalo (en. To argue)

/makɪpɐɡˈtalɔ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To argue with the intention of winning in a debate or discussion.

He argued with his teacher about the correct answer to the problem.

Nakipagtalo siya sa kanyang guro tungkol sa tamang sagot sa problema.

To argue with intense feelings or passion in the debate.

They showed their emotions when they argued about the issue.

Ipinakita nila ang kanilang emosyon nang sila'y makipagtalo sa isyu.

To argue as part of a competition or fight.

The teams argued against each other for the championship.

Ang mga koponan ay nakipagtalo sa bawat isa para sa kampeon.

to argue with them

to join in a discussion or debate with other people.

makipagtalo sa kanila

don't argue

do not engage in contradiction or combat.

huwag makipagtalo

debate

An engaging and formal discussion with differing opinions.

debate

loss

Winning or losing in a fight or battle.

talo

to keep up with the argument

Even though he knows nothing, he still engages in an argument with me.

Kahit na wala siyang alam, makipagtalo pa rin siya sa akin.

to debate or dispute

You really love to argue, even over trivial matters.

Ang hilig mo talagang mangagtalo, kahit sa mga munting bagay.

to clash or confront

Don't confront people you don't know yet.

Huwag kang makipagbanga sa mga tao na hindi mo pa kilala.