Natalo (en. Defeated)
na-ta-lo
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
refers to the state of being defeated in a contest or competition.
They were defeated in the last basketball game.
Natalo sila sa huling laban sa basketball.
the state of having no success in something.
His group was defeated in the competition.
Natalo ang kanyang grupo sa kompetisyon.
to have a fault or defeat, usually in a game.
He was defeated in his game of chess.
Natalo siya sa kanyang laro ng chess.
Etymology
from the word 'talo' meaning defeated or lost in a contest.
Common Phrases and Expressions
defeated in battle
overcome by an opponent in a fight or competition.
natalo sa laban
defeated in the game
lost the opportunity in a game.
natalo sa laro
Related Words
defeat
the state of losing or failing in a contest.
talo
victory
the opposite of defeat; the state of winning.
tatag
Slang Meanings
lost in a competition
We lost in basketball earlier, it hurts my heart!
Natalo kami sa basketball kanina, ang sakit sa puso!
humiliated or put in their place
He lost in the argument, so he just fell silent.
Natalo siya sa argument, kaya tumahimik na lang siya.
missed an opportunity or competition
He lost in the audition, but keep fighting!
Natalo siya sa audition, pero laban lang!