Pakikilaban (en. Combat)
/paki.ki.la.ban/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A form of participation in a fight or competition.
Engagement in combat is necessary to demonstrate your abilities.
Ang pakikilaban ay kinakailangan upang ipakita ang iyong kakayahan.
The act of resisting or striving against a challenge or opponent.
His fight for rights inspires many.
Ang kanyang pakikilaban para sa mga karapatan ay inspirasyon sa marami.
verb
To perform or execute a fight.
We need to fight for our moral principles.
Kailangan nating pakikilaban ang ating mga prinsipyong moral.
Common Phrases and Expressions
participation in a fight
Providing active support or participation in a fight or issue.
pakikilahok sa laban
join the fight
To participate and engage in a fight with the aim of succeeding.
makiisa sa laban
Related Words
fight
The activity or action of resisting or standing up against an opponent.
laban
struggle
The ongoing effort against challenges or trials.
pakikibaka
Slang Meanings
To take risks or act in a stronger and more aggressive way.
We need to fight against the challenges of life now.
Dapat tayong magpakikilaban sa mga hamon ng buhay ngayon.
To have a quarrel or fight.
Why is he fighting with his sibling? Kids these days!
Bakit kaya siya nagpakikilaban sa kapatid niya? Ang bata talaga!
To join in or take part in a competition.
He wants to compete in achievements at school.
Nais niyang magpakikilaban sa achivement sa eskwela.