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.