Pagpanig (en. To side with)

pag-pah-nig

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The act of showing support or choosing a side in a discussion or situation.

The siding of people with their opinions is important in democracy.

Ang pagpanig ng mga tao sa kanilang mga opinyon ay mahalaga sa demokrasya.

verb

The act of standing or choosing for a specific side.

We should side with those who are oppressed in society.

Dapat tayong magpagpanig sa mga naaapi sa lipunan.

siding with the right

supporting the fair or just side

pagpanig sa tama

siding with a friend

supporting or helping a friend in times of need

pagpanig sa kaibigan

side

the part or aspect that is supported or favored.

panig

support

the act of helping or supporting a person or idea.

pagsuporta

to support or choose a side

Because of this issue, it seems like I need to pagpanig to my friends.

Dahil sa isyung ito, parang kailangan ko nang mag-pagpanig sa mga kaibigan ko.

to get involved or to be sociable

There's nothing wrong with pagpanig as long as you're not bringing others down.

Walang masama sa pag-pagpanig basta't hindi ka naninira ng iba.

to help one side in a fight or conflict

They're looking for people who want to pagpanig in the fight against violence.

Naghahanap sila ng mga tao na gustong pagpanig sa laban kontra sa karahasan.