Pagkalupig (en. Defeat)
/pag-ka-lu-pig/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of loss or being conquered.
The defeat of our enemies paved the way for a new beginning.
Ang pagkalupig ng ating mga kalaban ay nagbigay-daan sa bagong simula.
Condition or situation where a person or group is not successful.
Work hard to avoid defeat in this battle.
Work hard to avoid the pagkalupig sa laban na ito.
Falling or failing in a battle or competition.
Defeat is a part of life and we must accept it.
Ang pagkalupig ay bahagi ng buhay at dapat nating tanggapin ito.
Etymology
root word: lupig
Common Phrases and Expressions
do not be afraid of defeat
expresses that one should not be afraid of losing.
huwag matakot sa pagkalupig
Related Words
conquer
The root word of pagkalupig which means to defeat.
lupig
victory
The opposite of pagkalupig; means success or winning.
tagumpay
Slang Meanings
final farming or tending (depending on the context)
The farmers' final harvest was a lot of hard work.
Yung pagkakalupig ng mga magsasaka sa kanilang ani, sobrang dami ng pinagsikapan.
complete defeat or loss in a battle
In the match earlier, we really experienced a complete defeat.
Yung laban kanina, talagang pagkalupig ang nangyari sa amin.
serious deficiency or fallen state
Their situation now seems like a complete downfall in all aspects of life.
Yung sitwasyon nila ngayon, parang pagkalupig sa lahat ng aspeto ng buhay.