Talunin (en. To defeat)

/taˈlu.nin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To act successfully against an opponent in a fight or competition.
Defeat him in the race to win the competition.
Talunin mo siya sa takbuhan para manalo ka sa paligsahan.
To compare the outcome of one person or thing against another, resulting in a higher level of success.
He has long wanted to beat Michael Phelps' record in swimming.
Matagal na niyang ninanais na talunin ang rekord ni Michael Phelps sa swimming.

Common Phrases and Expressions

defeat fear
To overcome fears in life.
talunin ang takot

Related Words

win
The result of defeating or winning in a fight or competition.
panalo
intelligence
The ability to succeed in challenges or trials.
katalinuhan

Slang Meanings

beating already
Go on, just beat him in the match.
Sige na, talunin mo siya sa laban.
to counter
Just beat him, he can't face anyone here.
Talunin mo na, hindi siya makakapala ng mukha dito.
to slap down
No matter what you do, you’ll still be slapped down by that!
Kahit anong gawin mo, talunin ka pa rin ng ganyan!