Taluhin (en. To defeat)

/taˈlu.hin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of defeating or overcoming an opponent.
Defeat your opponent in the game to win.
Taluhin mo ang iyong kalaban sa laro para manalo.
Demonstrating superiority or power over others.
We need to defeat their team next week.
Kailangan nating taluhin ang kanilang koponan sa susunod na linggo.

Etymology

Root word: 'talo' meaning defeat or loss.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to overcome the challenge
To surpass the trials or challenges in life.
taluhin ang hamon

Related Words

defeat
The process of defeating an opponent or achieving victory.
pagtalo
battalion
A unit of military forces that can defeat in a battle.
batalyon

Slang Meanings

To succeed or win in a battle or competition.
Beat him in the fight, you can do it!
Talunin mo siya sa laban, kaya mo 'yan!
To defeat or embarrass someone in a conversation.
Just school him in the argument, you're better!
Taluhing mo na lang siya sa argumento, mas magaling ka!