Sabungin (en. To pit against each other)

/sabungin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To engage in a cockfight.
A significant event is the cockfight that attracts many people.
Isang malaking evento ang sabungin na dinudumuhan ng maraming tao.
To prepare the roosters for a fight.
He will pit these roosters for the next fight.
Siyang sabungin nitong mga manok para sa susunod na laban.

Etymology

from the word 'sabong' meaning 'cockfight'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Let's pit them against each other.
Join a cockfight.
Mag-sabungin tayo.

Related Words

cockfight
A type of contest involving roosters.
sabong

Slang Meanings

To engage in a fight or contest.
They might face off their groups later.
Baka sabungin nila ang kanilang mga grupo mamaya.
To turn against or suspect each other.
Just let them face each other at the end, they have no chance.
Sabungin mo na lang sila sa dulo, wala silang laban.
To have a fight or a conflict erupt.
When those two clash, the surroundings will surely be chaotic.
Kapag sabungin na ang dalawa, siguradong magulo ang paligid.