Sandat (en. Resistance)

/san.dát/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Resistance is the act of opposing or rebelling against something or someone.
The people protested as a sign of their resistance to unjust laws.
Ang mga tao ay nagprotesta bilang tanda ng kanilang sandat sa hindi makatarungang batas.
It can also refer to actions aimed at fighting for the rights and freedom of an individual or group.
The resistance of the citizens led to change.
Ang sandat ng mga mamamayan ay nagbigay-daan sa pagbabago.
Sometimes, resistance is used to show a broader fight against a system or regime.
Resistance against the dictatorship requires collective action.
Ang sandat laban sa diktadura ay nangangailangan ng sama-samang pagkilos.

Common Phrases and Expressions

resistance to oppression
Opposition against oppression.
sandat sa opresyon
mass resistance
Opposition and action of people as a group.
sandat ng masa

Related Words

rebellion
An act of fighting or uprising, often resulting in social change.
paghimagsik
activism
Actions aimed at creating change in society, often involving political activity.
aktibismo

Slang Meanings

Crowded or cramped place
Their storage room is really sandat, you can't move.
Ang bodega nila, sandat na talaga, hindi ka na makagalaw.
A lot of people
The people at the concert are packed!
Ang mga tao sa concert, sandat na sandat!
Lacking space
This SUV is really sandat at the back.
Ito namang SUV na 'to, sandat na sandat sa likod.