Pagtalunan (en. Debate)
/pagtalunan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A discussion or argument about a topic.
We had a debate about environmental issues.
Nagkaroon kami ng pagtatalunan tungkol sa mga isyung pangkapaligiran.
A communicative process aimed at reinforcing a viewpoint.
The debate is important to express ideas.
Ang pagtatalunan ay mahalaga upang maipahayag ang mga ideya.
Construction of arguments on a topic.
Each party presented their arguments in the debate.
Ang bawat partido ay naglatag ng kanilang mga argumento sa pagtatalunan.
Etymology
Root word: talunan
Common Phrases and Expressions
debate on issues
Discussion or discourse on issues.
pagtalunan ng mga isyu
Related Words
debater
A person who participates in a debate or discussion.
talunan
argumentation
The process of arguing or debating.
pagtatalo
Slang Meanings
exchange of opinions
Alright, let's debate this to understand each side.
Sige, pagtalunan natin 'to para malaman ang bawat panig.
to argue or contest
The debate has started in the group, it's like they can't agree on anything.
Nag-umpisa na ang pagtalunan sa grupo, parang hindi na sila magkasundo.
to elaborate on ideas
We should discuss ideas before we start the project.
Dapat tayong magpagtalunan ng mga ideya bago natin simulan ang proyekto.