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    Pumalag (en. Resist)

    po͞oˈmaläɡ

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    Refers to the act of opposing or resisting a situation or person.
    He resisted the unjust rules of the school.
    Pumalag siya sa mga hindi makatarungang alituntunin ng paaralan.
    Take a positive action to express disagreement.
    The students opposed the teacher's decision.
    Ang mga estudyante ay pumalag sa desisyon ng guro.
    Defend oneself against an opinion or argument.
    He had to resist the accusations thrown at him.
    Kinailangan niyang pumalag sa mga akusasyon na ipinupukol sa kanya.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'palag' which means to resist or fight against.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    resist the challenge
    Refers to responding to or addressing a challenge or trial.
    pumalag sa hamon

    Related Words

    palag
    The root word meaning to fight or oppose.
    palag
    tutol
    Expresses disagreement with an idea or decision.
    tutol

    Slang Meanings

    To respond or retaliate in a situation
    He pushed back against what his teacher said about his grades.
    Pumalag siya sa mga sinabi ng guro niya tungkol sa kanyang grades.
    To speak up or challenge despite the risks
    He fought back and stood up to the group of bullies.
    Nagpumiglas siya at pumalag sa grupo ng mga bully.
    Acting strong or not giving up
    Even though it was tough, he still fought back and didn't give up.
    Kahit nahirapan siya, pumalag pa rin siya at di sumuko.