Paglabanan (en. To fight over)

/paɡ.la.ba.nan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A process of resisting or conflicting with something or a situation.
They need to overcome their struggle with ideology.
Kailangan nilang pagtagumpayan ang kanilang paglabanan sa ideolohiya.
The action of fighting for a goal or right.
The struggle against corruption is important in our society.
Ang paglabanan sa katiwalian ay mahalaga sa ating lipunan.
A fight that can be physical or non-physical.
Many people are struggling in the field of politics.
Maraming tao ang naglalabanan sa larangan ng pulitika.

Etymology

from the root word 'laban'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Fight against corruption
The effort to oppose corrupt practices.
Paglabanan ang katiwalian
Fight against injustice
Standing firm against unfair situations.
Paglabanan ang injustisya

Related Words

fight
An action or process of showing resistance.
laban
conflict
A type of dispute or struggle between sides.
tunggali

Slang Meanings

to jam or to combat
Wow, it was so fun at the battle of local bands last night!
Grabe, ang saya sa paglabanan ng mga bandang lokal kagabi!
fierce or intense battle
The rivalry between the two of them in basketball is really exciting!
Ang paglabanan nilang dalawa sa basketball ay talagang nakaka-excite!
opposition or conflict
We need a stronger strategy for the competition in this project.
Kailangan natin ng mas malakas na strategy para sa paglabanan sa project na ito.