Sagupa (en. Clash)

/saˈɡupa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The term 'sagupa' means to strike or to engage in a physical fight.

There was a clash between two groups in the plaza.

Nagkaroon ng sagupa sa pagitan ng dalawang grupo sa plaza.

It can also refer to the collision or impact of two objects.

The vehicles clashed at the corner.

Ang mga sasakyan ay nag-sagupa sa kanto.

The word 'sagupa' derives from the root word 'gupa' which means 'to hit' or 'to strike'.

clash of ideas

This refers to the confrontation or conflict of two different perspectives.

sagupa ng mga ideya

fight

This refers to a battle or contest where parties are fighting against each other.

laban

to fight or compete in a situation

They clashed on the basketball court, the match was really exciting!

Nag-sagupa sila sa basketball court, talagang nakaka-excite ang laban!

to reach a collision or conflict

Those two from opposite sides clashed in the street, it's really annoying.

Yung dalawang magkabila, nag-sagupa na sa kalsada, nakakabagot talaga.

to brawl as if not caring about what happens

They really clashed earlier, as if they didn't care about the crowd.

Talagang nag-sagupa sila kanina, parang walang pakialam sa crowd.