Pagsasabunutan (en. Turf war)

pag-sa-sa-bu-nu-tan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A fight or conflict that occurs between groups for control over a specific area or territory.

The turf war in this area has caused fear among the residents.

Ang pagsasabunutan sa lugar na ito ay nagdulot ng takot sa mga residente.

A dispute among people that often leads to violence.

Due to the turf war between two gangs, several were arrested in the incident.

Dahil sa pagsasabunutan ng dalawang gang, may mga naaresto sa insidente.

Derived from the root word 'sabunot' meaning 'to share or take something that is interconnected'.

turf war of bandits

fight or tension among criminals or bandits.

pagsasabunutan ng mga bandido

sabunot

A root word related to conflict or brawl.

sabunot

Slapping each other

They created chaos on the corner, it was like a slapping match.

Nagkagulo sila sa kanto, parang pagsasabunutan na.

Fighting

Don't get involved, you might end up fighting.

Huwag ka nang makialam, baka magpagsasabunutan pa kayo.

Quarrel

I saw them arguing, it really looked like a quarrel.

Nakita ko silang nag-aaway, parang pagsasabunutan talaga.