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    Tangkal (en. To ward off)

    taŋkal

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    To ward off a thing or person.
    We should ward off the ants in our home.
    Dapat tayong magtangkal ng mga langgam sa ating tahanan.
    To prevent something from happening.
    He tried to ward off any bad news.
    Sinikap niyang tangkalin ang anumang masamang balita.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    ward off the bad
    To completely avoid negative situations.
    tangkal ng masama

    Related Words

    ward off
    Related term for driving away or avoiding.
    tangkali

    Slang Meanings

    Hiding against a wall or fence
    Let's hide here behind the house so people can't see us.
    Tangkal tayo dito sa likod ng bahay, para di tayo makita ng mga tao.
    To stand firm or be adamant in a viewpoint
    Why are you so set in your decision? You should fix that.
    Bakit ka tangkal sa desisyon mo? Dapat ayusin mo 'yan.
    Avoiding or countering a situation
    I'm avoiding that conversation, I don't want any drama.
    Tangkal sa ganyang usapan, ayaw ko ng drama.