Manlalaban (en. Fighter)

mahn-lah-lah-bahn

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who participates in a fight or competition.
He is a fighter in the field of boxing.
Siya ay isang manlalaban sa larangan ng boksing.
A person who defends their rights or beliefs.
As a fighter for justice, a significant part of his life is fighting for the oppressed.
Bilang isang manlalaban para sa katarungan, malaking bahagi ng kanyang buhay ang paglaban para sa mga naaapi.

Etymology

Origin of the word 'laban' meaning 'to fight' or 'to contest'. The prefix 'man-' indicates a person performing an action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fighter for the nation
A person who fights for the welfare of their country.
manlalaban para sa bayan

Related Words

fight
The actual action of fighting or contesting.
laban
warrior
A person trained for warfare.
mandirigma

Slang Meanings

Fighter
Go ahead, show your fight, are you a fighter?
Sige lang, labas mo ang laban mo, manlalaban ka ba?
Warrior
As long as I'm a fighter, I'll endure any challenge.
Basta 'manlalaban' ako, kakayanin ko kahit anong pagsubok.
Champion
Just have faith, we're champions, we will fight in this battle!
Tiwala lang, kampyon tayo, manlalaban tayo sa laban na 'to!
Defender
Just fight, we are defenders in this turf!
Laban lang, taga-laban tayo sa raon!