Pagdadabugan (en. Striking)
/pag-da-da-bu-gan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of fighting or exchanging punches.
There was a brawl in front of the school this morning.
Nagkaroon ng pagdadabugan sa harap ng paaralan kaninang umaga.
The implementation of a physical fight or conflict.
Avoid fighting to prevent damaging relationships.
Iwasan ang pagdadabugan upang hindi makasira ng relasyon.
The act of beginning or having a dispute.
Fighting is not the solution to problems.
Ang pagdadabugan ay hindi solusyon sa mga problema.
Etymology
derived from the root word 'dabog' meaning 'to clash or to fight', with the prefix 'pag-' indicating 'the act of doing'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
don't get involved in a fight
causes danger while watching a fight.
huwag makialam sa pagdadabugan
Related Words
boxing
A form of combat where people fight using punches.
suntukan
physical fight
General term for physical disputes or fights.
labang pisikal
Slang Meanings
confrontation or fight
There was a fight at the corner earlier.
Nagkaroon ng pagdadabugan sa kanto kanina.
exchange of words or argument
I experienced a verbal argument in the group at school.
Naka-experience ako ng pagdadabugan sa grupo sa school.
shouting or arguing
Don't get into a shouting match, just talk to him.
Huwag kang magpagdadabugan, kausapin mo na lang siya.