Pagsaingan (en. Contest)

/pɐg.sai.ŋɑn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A contest or competition against rivals.
The contest in sports is one of the main features of the festival.
Ang pagsaingan sa palakasan ay isa sa mga pangunahing tampok ng festival.
An activity of people engaging in a contest or comparison of skills.
Many students participated in the debate competition.
Maraming estudyante ang lumahok sa pagsaingan ng debate.

Etymology

derived from the word 'sai' meaning contest or competition

Common Phrases and Expressions

sports competition
competition in sports
pagsaingan sa palakasan
talent competition
talent competition
pagsaingan ng talento

Related Words

fight
A situation where participants compete for victory.
laban
competition
The process of interacting with other participants to win.
kompetisyon

Slang Meanings

just chill, relax
Let's just chill while having coffee.
Pagsaingan na lang tayo habang nagkakape.
to rest or relax
We need to relax first before going back to work.
Kailangan muna nating magsaingan bago tayo bumalik sa trabaho.
don't take it too seriously, lighten up
Chill out, this isn't a serious anger thing.
Magsaingan ka na, hindi naman ito sabayang galit.