Palabanwa (en. A fighter)

/pá·la·ban·wa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who is willing to fight or contend.
He is a true fighter for his beliefs.
Siya ay isang tunay na palabanwa sa kanyang mga paniniwala.
A person who deeply cares and does not give up in challenges.
The fighter in his heart urged him to fight for his rights.
Ang palabanwa sa kanyang puso ay nagtulak sa kanya upang ipaglaban ang kanyang karapatan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

self-fighting
Valuing and strengthening one's own capabilities and beliefs.
palabán ng sarili

Related Words

against
The act of opposing or dealing with.
laban
stand
Standing by one's beliefs or position.
paninindigan

Slang Meanings

Fond of fighting or engaging in confrontations.
Marco is really a fighter, he always embraces challenges.
Palabanwa talaga 'yang si Marco, lagi niyang sinasalubong ang mga hamon.
Stubborn or not following orders.
The youth today are so rebellious; they just don't want to listen.
Sobrang palabanwa ng mga kabataan ngayon, ayaw talagang makinig.
Having the ability or strength to fight off challenges.
No one can stop Lisa, she's a fighter in life!
Walang makakapigil kay Lisa, palabanwa 'yan sa buhay!