Pangontra (en. Countermeasure)

/paŋˈɨntra/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An item, step, or method used to fight against or oppose something or a situation.

The infestation of insects requires control, so we implemented countermeasures.

Ang pag-ulan ng mga insekto ay nangangailangan ng kontrol, kaya't nagpatupad kami ng mga pangontra.

Type of medicine or remedy used to counteract the adverse effects of a substance.

The antidote is given to prevent its harmful effects.

Ang pangontra sa lason ay ibinibigay upang mapigilan ang mga masamang epekto nito.

Derived from the root 'kontra' and the prefix 'pang-' meaning 'opposition' or 'against'.

countermeasure against diseases

Herbal remedies or methods against various types of diseases.

pangontra sa sakit

countermeasures against pests

Steps or products used to prevent or control pests.

pangontra sa mga peste

against

Expressing opposition or resistance.

kontra

antidote

A medicine or remedy that removes the harmful effects of poison.

antidote

relief or protection

I have a repellent for insects, so I'm not afraid to go out at night.

May pangontra ako sa mga insekto, kaya hindi ako natatakot na lumabas sa gabi.

solution or remedy

There's always a counter to the problem, we just shouldn't lose hope.

Laging may pangontra sa problema, huwag lang tayong mawalan ng pag-asa.