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    Manlupig (en. To conquer)

    /manˈlupig/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action that describes winning or defeating an opponent.
    His goal is to conquer all obstacles in his path.
    Ang kanyang layunin ay manlupig ng lahat ng hadlang sa kanyang landas.
    The act of one group of people or country defeating another.
    The battle began to conquer their enemies.
    Nagsimula ang labanan upang manlupig ng kanilang mga kaaway.
    Success through strength or strategy.
    Using a clever plan, they succeeded in conquering their opponents.
    Gamit ang matalinong plano, nagtagumpay silang manlupig sa kanilang mga kalaban.

    Etymology

    Root word: lupig from the root word 'lupig'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to conquer a nation
    to take control over a territory or people
    manlupig ng bayan
    to conquer the enemy
    to defeat an adversary in conflict
    manlupig ng kaaway

    Related Words

    defeat
    Indicates the loss of one person or group to another.
    lupig
    conquest
    The process of taking control of a place or people by force.
    pananakop

    Slang Meanings

    to cover up or to hide
    Wow, it's like you're trying to cover up all your problems, huh!
    Naku, parang manlupig ka na ng lahat ng problema mo, ha!
    to beg or ask for handouts
    He can't continue his studies, so he resorts to begging on the street.
    Hindi na siya makapag-aral, kaya nagiging manlupig siya sa daan.