Pasubali (en. Challenger)

pa-su-ba-li

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person or group that challenges another person or group.

This challenge comes from supporters of another candidate.

Ang pasubali na ito ay nagmula sa mga tagasuporta ng iba pang kandidato.

A situation or occasion that sparks debate or argument.

The challenge on climate issues brought many opinions.

Ang pasubali sa isyu ng klima ay nagdala ng maraming opinions.

Derived from the Bisayan word 'subali' which means 'debate' or 'argument'.

challenge on the issue

debate regarding a specific subject

pasubali sa isyu

trial

A process or opportunity that poses a challenge or test to the ability of an individual or group.

pagsubok

a means or way to quick profit

Oh no, all Lito does is pasubali, he has no solid plan.

Naku, puro pasubali na lang ang ginagawa nitong si Lito, walang matibay na plano.

exploiting a situation

He said, 'Don't worry, I have a pasubali way to make money.'

Sabi niya, 'Huwag kang mag-alala, may pasubali akong paraan para kumita.'

shortcut or quick fix to gain something without effort

Because of pasubali, he ran into problems in his business.

Dahil sa pasubali, nagkaproblema siya sa negosyo niya.