Pagtalo (en. Defeat)

pag-tá-lo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The defeat in a fight or competition.
His defeat in the race caused sadness among his fans.
Ang kanyang pagtalo sa karera ay naging sanhi ng lungkot sa kanyang mga tagahanga.
The process of losing or being defeated.
He is not used to losing and often throws a fit when defeated.
Hindi siya sanay sa pagtalo at madalas siyang nagdadabog kapag natalo.
An occasion when a person or group does not succeed.
The team's defeat in the finals highlighted their strategic shortcomings.
Ang pagtalo ng koponan sa finals ay nagbigay-diin sa kanilang kakulangang estratehiya.

Common Phrases and Expressions

defeat in the fight
The victory of the opposing side in a fight.
pagtalo sa laban
accept defeat
To come to terms with losing and fight again.
tanggapin ang pagtalo

Related Words

victory
The opposite state of defeat, where a person or group succeeds.
panalo
fight
A battle or competition between two or more participants.
laban

Slang Meanings

win, victory
Defeating them is no easy task.
Ang pagtalo sa kanila ay hindi basta-basta.
to lose, loss
Losing this match was unexpected.
Ang pagtalo sa laban na ito ay di inaasahan.
blowout, big win
Everyone was super happy with the team's blowout!
Sobrang saya ng lahat sa pagtalo ng koponan!