Tapatan (en. Confrontation)

ta-pa-tan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A conversation or argument between two people or groups where they meet face-to-face.

There was a confrontation between the barangay leaders regarding their issues.

Nagkaroon ng tapatan sa pagitan ng mga lider ng barangay ukol sa kanilang mga problema.

The presence of direct opposition or objection.

They formed a confrontation to discuss environmental issues.

Bumuo sila ng isang tapatan upang talakayin ang mga isyu sa kalikasan.

From the word 'tapat' which means straight or alignment.

to have a confrontation

to speak or argue face-to-face

magkaroon ng tapatan

straight

Means direct facing or having similarity.

tapat

Fair match

The match is good, both teams are strong.

Maganda ang tapatan sa laban na ito, parehong teams ay malakas.

Straightforward talk

We need a straight talk about our problem.

Kailangan natin ng tapatan tungkol sa problema natin.

Just be honest

In a straightforward conversation, there's no beating around the bush, just be honest.

Sa tapatan, walang paligoy-ligoy, basta't totoo lang.