Sabatsabatin (en. To contradict)

/sabat-sabat-in/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

An action that shows contradicting a thing or idea.

From what he said, it seems he is contradicting his friend that this is not true.

Sa kanyang sinabi, tila sabatsabatin niya ang kanyang kaibigan na hindi naman ito totoo.

Recognition of an argument that does not align with the main idea.

People's opinions often contradict others' opinions.

Ang mga opinyon ng mga tao ay kadalasang sabatsabatin sa mga opinyon ng iba.

Contradiction of views or statements.

The elder always contradicts the ideas of the youth.

Laging sabatsabatin ng matanda ang mga ideya ng kabataan.

Originating from the root 'sabat' meaning to interfere or contradict.

Not contradicting

Expressing agreement or support for an idea.

Hindi sabatsabatin

sabat

An action or idea that causes contradiction to what others say or do.

sabat

Go ahead, just keep going

Just sabatsabatin that, there's nothing wrong with having fun.

Sabatsabatin mo na lang yan, wala namang masama kung mag-enjoy ka.

Just do what you want

Just sabatsabatin if you want to act silly in class.

Sabatsabatin mo na kung gusto mong magpaka-bobo sa klase.

Just to relax or to chill

Just sabatsabatin, just chill.

Sabatsabatin mo na lang, chill ka lang.