Pagtatalo (en. Debate)
pag-ta-ta-lo
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of debating or arguing about a topic.
Debate is an important part of democracy.
Ang pagtatalo ay isang mahalagang bahagi ng demokrasya.
Having arguments or conflicts between people.
There is a dispute among family members about the project.
Mayroong pagtatalo sa mga miyembro ng pamilya tungkol sa proyekto.
A type of conflict that can occur among friends or acquaintances.
Disputes often lead to misunderstandings.
Ang mga pagtatalo ay kadalasang nagiging sanhi ng hindi pagkakaintindihan.
Etymology
derived from the root word 'talo' meaning defeat or conflict.
Common Phrases and Expressions
opinions debate
expression of differing views on an issue
pagtatalo ng opinyon
legal debate
analysis and discussion of legal matters
pagtatalo sa batas
Related Words
argument
A statement that supports or refers to a viewpoint.
argumento
debate
A formal contest of argumentation between two sides.
debate
Slang Meanings
argumentative gossip
Be careful with argumentative gossip, because they might get mad at you.
Mag-ingat ka sa chikahan na nagtatalo, kasi baka magalit pa sila sayo.
a discussion that is too heated
Their argument earlier was so heated, it seemed like they were really fighting.
Yung pagtatalo nila kanina, sobrang heated, akala mo nag-aaway na talaga.
verbal sparring
It was like verbal sparring that happened in the meeting earlier.
Parang suntukan ng argumento ang nangyari sa meeting kanina.