Matutol (en. To disagree)

ma-tu-tol

Meaning & Definition

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verb
The act of opposing or disagreeing with something.
He disagreed with the teachers' decision regarding his grade.
Nagmatutol siya sa desisyon ng mga guro tungkol sa kanyang marka.
Expressing an opinion or feeling contrary to others.
We should disagree if we see something wrong in the system.
Dapat tayong matutol kung may nakitang hindi tama sa sistema.

Etymology

From the word 'tutol' meaning objection or expression of disagreement.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I stand firm and disagree.
I stand firm and disagree.
Naninindigan ako at matutol.

Related Words

objection
An action of refusal or disagreement.
tutol

Slang Meanings

to take care of or nurture
We need to help the kids and take care of them.
Kailangan natin matutulungan ang mga bata at matutol sa kanila.
to study or learn
Sometimes it's better to just learn something instead of wasting time.
Minsan mas okay na mag-matutol na lang kaysa sa oras na masayang walang ginagawa.
training or practice
We should practice for the upcoming competition.
Dapat tayong mag-matutol para sa darating na kompetisyon.