Talo (en. Defeat)

/ˈta.lo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A significance that indicates loss in a match or competition.
He was the cause of our team's defeat in the tournament.
Siya ang sanhi ng talo ng aming koponan sa torneo.
The state of being in ruin or without value of something.
The loss of his business caused great regret.
Ang talo ng kanyang negosyo ay nagdulot ng malaking panghihinayang.
An event or occurrence that results in defeat.
He could not accept the defeat in his politics.
Hindi niya matanggap ang talo sa kanyang pulitika.
verb
The act of being defeated or other people or groups winning.
His rival defeated his best strategy.
Tinalo ng kanyang kalaban ang kanyang pinakamahusay na estratehiya.

Etymology

derived from the root word 'talos' meaning 'to be defeated' or 'to lose'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Defeated again!
A statement often used when there is a defeat or loss again.
Talo na naman!

Related Words

victory
Goodness or winning in a match or challenge.
panalo
fate
The fortune or destiny that brings wins or losses.
kapalaran

Slang Meanings

give up
I've lost the fight, I'm giving up.
Talo na ako sa laban, suko na ako.
caught off guard
You've lost because you were caught off guard on the news.
Talo ka na kasi huli ka sa balita.
defeated
I was defeated by him in the game, he's really good!
Napatalo ako sa kanya sa laro, ang galing talaga!
loser
I don't want to be a loser, just keep fighting.
Ayaw ko na maging patalo, laban lang.