Saingan (en. Rival)

/sa.ɪŋ.ɐn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person or thing that competes with another person or thing.
He is my main rival in the competition.
Siya ang aking pangunahing saingan sa paligsahan.
A person with the same goals or interests who strives to surpass each other.
We must be cautious of rivals in business.
Dapat tayong maging maingat sa mga saingan sa negosyo.
A competitor in a game or sport.
Their rival is fiercely competing for the title.
Ang kanilang saingan ay mahigpit na nakikipaglaban para sa titulo.

Etymology

From the root word 'sai' meaning to compete.

Common Phrases and Expressions

formidable rival
a formidable competitor with high ability.
mahusay na saingan
unbeatable rival
a rival that is difficult to beat.
hindi matatalo na saingan

Related Words

competition
The process of competing with others for a goal or prize.
kompetisyon
contest
The active process of competing or battling against one or more rivals.
pagtutunggali

Slang Meanings

Rival in a field or competition.
My rival in basketball is so cool, I don't know how to beat him.
Sobrang angas ng saingan ko sa basketball, di ko alam kung paano siya matatalo.
Competitor in a situation or contest.
I need to be better to beat my rival in business.
Kailangan kong maging mas mahusay para matalo ang saingan ko sa negosyo.
Someone who competes for the same goal.
We need to prepare, our rival in the talent show is really good.
Dapat tayong maghanda, sobrang galing ng saingan natin sa talent show.