Mapaglabanan (en. Place of struggle)

ma.pa.gla.ba.nan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A place or situation where a fight or opposition occurs.
The outside of the school became a battleground for students fighting for their rights.
Ang labas ng paaralan ay naging mapaglabanan ng mga estudyante para sa kanilang karapatan.
A form of struggle that often showcases effort and determination.
The environmental issue is a battleground that we need to face.
Ang prublema sa kalikasan ay isang mapaglabanan na kailangan nating harapin.

Etymology

derived from the word 'laban' meaning opposition or resistance.

Common Phrases and Expressions

battleground of ideas
A situation of conflict or a battle of viewpoints or opinions.
mapaglabanan ng mga ideya

Related Words

fight
The act of resisting or opposing something or someone.
laban
effort
The active undertaking of steps to achieve a goal.
pagsisikap

Slang Meanings

Fight against problems or challenges.
We can do this, we have battles to fight together!
Kaya natin 'to, may mapaglabanan tayong lahat!
Strength and determination in challenges.
You should have the spirit to fight in life so you won’t give up.
Dapat may mapaglabanan ka sa buhay para di ka susuko.