Sanggahan (en. Rebuttal)
/saŋˈga.han/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A statement that opposes or contradicts an argument or opinion.
Maria expressed her rebuttal in the meeting.
Ipinahayag ni Maria ang kanyang sanggahan sa pulong.
The process of opposing or contradicting an idea or assumption.
His rebuttal helped in forming a deeper discourse.
Ang kanyang sanggahan ay nakatulong sa pagbuo ng mas malalim na diskurso.
A document that contains opposition or contradiction to a conducted research or argument.
She submitted a rebuttal to the study results.
Nag-submit siya ng sanggahan sa mga resulta ng pag-aaral.
Etymology
Derived from 'sag' and 'gahan'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to provide a rebuttal
to provide a rebuttal
magbigay ng sanggahan
rebuttal to the argument
rebuttal to the argument
sanggahan sa argumento
Related Words
argument
A statement or reasoning used in a debate.
argumento
discourse
The process of communication or discussion on a particular subject.
diskurso
Slang Meanings
argument or objection to an idea
I have an objection to what you said because it's not right.
May sanggahan ako sa sinabi mo, kasi hindi ito tama.
defensive or strong argument
You should be prepared for a rebuttal if you go against him.
Dapat mong maging handa sa sanggahan kung makakalaban mo siya.
stating an opinion against an argument
Just counter that crazy idea of hers.
Sanggahan mo na lang yung baliw na ideya niya.