Manggugubat (en. Warrior)

/maŋ-gu-ɡubat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who serves or fights in war.
The warrior has strength and courage in battle.
Ang manggugubat ay mayroong tatag at lakas sa laban.
A person skilled in such combats.
In his youth, he became a skilled warrior.
Sa kanyang kabataan, siya ay naging mahusay na manggugubat.
A fighter who fights for a cause or ideology.
The warriors fight for their homeland.
Ang mga manggugubat ay lumalaban para sa kanilang bayan.

Etymology

from a root indicating actions related to warfare or battle.

Common Phrases and Expressions

warriors of freedom
people fighting for the freedom of their country
manggugubat ng kalayaan

Related Words

war
A large-scale conflict between different factions.
digmaan
leader
A leader representing the warriors or fighters.
pangulo

Slang Meanings

Soldier or person who fights
That fighter really kicks hard in the battle!
Ang manggugubat na 'yon, grabe kung makasipa sa laban!
Person with an aggressive nature or always ready for a fight
Even in games, he's a fighter; he's always leading in the battle!
Kahit sa laro, siya'y manggugubat, lagi siyang nangunguna sa labanan!