Palakontra (en. Opponent)

pa-la-kón-tra

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person who opposes or contradicts an idea, viewpoint, or belief.

He is an opponent of the administration's plans.

Siya ay isang palakontra sa mga plano ng administrasyon.

A person who participates in any fight, competition, or debate.

As an opponent, he is ready to fight for his stance.

Bilang isang palakontra, siya ay handang ipaglaban ang kanyang paninindigan.

A thing, idea, or situation that is opposed.

The opposition to his argument became a strong challenge.

Ang palakontra sa kanyang argumento ay naging matibay na hamon.

From the root word 'laban' with 'pala' adding meaning.

body of opposition

The totality of people or ideas that oppose.

katawan ng palakontra

to oppose

The act of fighting or expressing opposition.

kontrahin

fight

An interaction or opposition to a person or idea.

laban

A country of people who love to debate or give opinions against an idea.

Mark doesn't want to comment on that post because there are so many debaters on the topic.

Ayaw mag-comment ni Mark sa post na 'yun, kasi ang daming palakontra sa topic.

A person who always gives a blunt and fierce response.

Anne is really a debater; she always has something against our plans.

Si Anne, palakontra talaga yun, lagi siyang may kontra sa mga plano namin.

Accustomed to always having opposition, even in simple conversations.

As she said, 'You’re being a debater again!' even though I haven't spoken yet.

Sabi nga niya, 'Palakontra ka na naman eh!' kahit di pa ako nagsasalita.