Pagbubugnos (en. Resistance)

/pag-bu-bug-nos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of opposition or resistance to something or a situation.
The resistance of people to the unjust system paved the way for change.
Ang pagbubugnos ng mga tao sa maling sistema ay nagbigay daan sa pagbabago.
The ability of a person or group to withstand challenges or trials.
The resistance of athletes to intense training showcases their determination.
Ang pagbubugnos ng mga atleta sa matinding training ay nagpapakita ng kanilang determinasyon.
The quality of being firm or not swayed by the temptations or influences of others.
His resistance to vices is strong due to the good morals he has learned.
Mahigpit ang kanyang pagbubugnos sa mga bisyo dulot ng magandang asal na kanyang natutunan.

Etymology

Root word: bugnos

Common Phrases and Expressions

resistance of the nation
Opposition or solidarity of people for a common cause.
pagbubugnos ng bayan
resistance to the system
Opposition to existing policies or structures.
pagbubugnos sa sistema

Related Words

struggle
An act of fighting or resisting against adverse conditions.
paglaban
striving
A process of diligent effort and endeavor.
pagsusumikap

Slang Meanings

Reporting to parents or elders about someone else's wrongdoing.
Juan reported to his mom that Mark covered for him regarding his shortcomings in school.
Si Juan ay nagpagbubugnos sa nanay niya na pinagtakpan siya ni Mark sa kakulangan niya sa eskwela.
Informing or withdrawing from a situation where someone got hurt or wronged.
His reporting to the teacher led to an even bigger problem for them.
Ang pagbubugnos niya sa guro ay nagdulot ng mas malaking problema sa kanila.