Mapagtatalunan (en. Debatable)

ma-pag-ta-ta-lu-nan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to something that can be argued or discussed.
The topic of the debate is a debatable issue.
Ang paksa ng debate ay isang mapagtatalunan na isyu.
Shows the presence of different perspectives or opinions.
Politicians have debatable ideas.
May mga mapagtatalunan na ideya ang mga politiko.

Etymology

from the root word 'talunan' which means a difference of opinion

Common Phrases and Expressions

the issue is debatable
The issue has arguments that can be discussed.
mapagtatalunan ang isyu

Related Words

debate
A formal discussion where opposing parties defend their views.
debate
argument
A statement that forms a reason or counter to a perspective.
argumento

Slang Meanings

Never-ending discussion
The issue with that project seems to be debatable because there are too many opinions.
Yung isyu sa project na 'yan ay tila mapagtatalunan kasi ang daming opinyon.
Debate-style conversation
It felt like a debate in our meeting, everything was up for discussion.
Parang debate yung meeting natin, puro mapagtatalunan ang nangyari.
Exchange of opinions
We need to sort out that debate before we make a decision.
Kailangan natin ayusin yung mapagtatalunan na yan bago tayo magdesisyon.