Paghahamok (en. Conflict)
pah-hah-mok
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A battle or dispute between people or groups.
The conflict between the tribes caused great chaos.
Ang paghamok sa pagitan ng mga tribo ay nagdulot ng malaking kaguluhan.
The state of having disagreement.
Conflict in opinions is normal in a debate.
Ang paghahamok sa opinyon ay normal sa isang debate.
Etymology
From the root 'hamok' meaning 'to battle' or 'to engage'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
conflict between countries
Battle or dispute between countries.
paghahamok ng mga bansa
conflict of ideas
Having different perspectives or opinions.
paghahamok ng ideya
Related Words
fight
An activity of battling or dealing.
laban
engagement
A physical fight or battle between two sides.
sagupaan
Slang Meanings
argument or fight
The scuffle started in the middle of the road because of a small misunderstanding.
Nagsimula ang paghahamok sa gitna ng kalsada dahil sa isang maliit na hindi pagkakaunawaan.
disagreement
Their dispute was because of their differing opinions on the issue.
Ang paghahamok nila ay dahil sa kanilang mga magkaibang opinyon sa isyu.