Paligsahan (en. Competition)
pah-li-gsah-han
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An event where participants compete in skill or ability.
He attended a bicycle competition in the city.
Dumalo siya sa isang paligsahan ng pagbibisikleta sa lungsod.
A test aimed at determining the best participant.
The competition was held to recognize the best player.
Ang paligsahan ay idinaos upang makilala ang pinakamagaling na manlalaro.
The act of participating in activities or contests.
The math competition is held every September.
Ang paligsahan sa matematika ay ginanap tuwing Setyembre.
Etymology
root word: ligsahan; meaning 'to compete'
Common Phrases and Expressions
competition of skills
competition focused on required skill or talent.
paligsahan ng galing
competition activities
activities or tests that are part of a competition.
gawain sa paligsahan
Related Words
participant
A person who participates in a competition.
kalahok
prize
Reward or award for winners in a competition.
premyo
Slang Meanings
battle or competition
The basketball game is more fun when there's a competition.
Ang laban sa basketball ay mas masaya kapag may paligsahan.
contest
Students need to improve to win in the contest.
Kailangan gumanda ng estudyante para manalo sa paligsahan.
showdown
The talent showdown in school is coming soon.
Malapit na ang paligsahan sa talento sa paaralan.