Mapanalungat (en. Contradictory)

/ma.pa.na.lu.ngat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to statements that contain opposing ideas or truths.
What he says is contradictory to the evidence.
Ang kanyang mga sinasabi ay mapanalungat sa mga ebidensiya.
Shows a difference or deviation from expected.
There are contradictory information in his report.
May mga mapanalungat na impormasyon sa kanyang ulat.

Etymology

from the word 'panalungat' which means 'the act of opposing' or 'contradiction to reality'

Common Phrases and Expressions

contradictory situation
A situation full of conflicting events.
mapanalungat na sitwasyon

Related Words

opposing
An adjective that refers to things showing opposition or contrast to an idea.
panalungat

Slang Meanings

dream
Isn't that the kind of panalangin that everyone wants to achieve?
Hindi ba yun yung mga mapanalungat na bagay na gustong makamit ng bawat isa?
lucky
They say not everyone is lucky, so always be grateful.
Sabi nga nila, hindi lahat ay mapanalungat, kaya laging magpasalamat.
winner
Wow, he is the winner of the whole competition!
Grabe, siya na ang mapanalungat sa buong kompetisyon!