Matalo (en. To defeat)

ma-ta-lo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To conquer or triumph over an opponent in a game or battle.

They want to defeat their rivals in the next match.

Nais nilang matalo ang kanilang mga katunggali sa susunod na laban.

To cause loss to a person or group.

Often, underdogs defeat favored teams.

Madalas na matalo ng mga underdog ang mga paboritong koponan.

To succeed in a contest or competition.

Finally, they managed to defeat the opponents in the championship.

Sa wakas, nakayanan nilang matalo ang mga kalaban sa championship.

to win or to lose

An expression that implies accepting the outcome of a competition, whether winning or losing.

matalo man o matalo

loser

A person or group that has been defeated in a match or competition.

talunan

winner

A person or group that has won in a match or competition.

panalo

to defeat in a fight

I hope our team defeats the other team in the next game!

Sana matalo ang team namin sa next game!

to lose in gambling

I'm so unlucky, I always lose at poker.

Napaka malas ko, lagi akong natatalo sa poker.

to be rejected in a romantic context

It seems like Mark always gets turned down by girls; he's not very lucky.

Parang laging natatalo si Mark sa mga babae, hindi siya masyadong suwerte.