Sumagupa (en. Confront)

/su.ma.gu.pa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of facing or confronting a person or thing.
He confronted the challenges of life.
Sumagupa siya sa hamon ng buhay.
Accepting a difficult or troubling situation.
He must confront the truth.
Dapat sumagupa siya sa katotohanan.
Experiencing danger or trial.
People need to confront the war.
Kailangang sumagupa ang mga tao sa digmaan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

confront in battle
to face in a fight or challenge.
sumagupa sa laban

Related Words

confrontation
The process of facing or confronting a challenge or problem.
pagsagupa
facing
The action of confronting or analyzing a situation.
pagharap

Slang Meanings

Face challenges head-on
No matter what happens, let's tackle the problem head-on.
Kahit anong mangyari, sumagupa tayo sa problema.
To defy or oppose
Wow, he even confronted his teacher in class!
Aba, sumagupa pa siya sa guro niya sa klase!