Tungawin (en. To win)

tuŋawɪn

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To succeed in a competition or struggle.
Let's win the competition next week.
Tungawin natin ang paligsahan sa susunod na linggo.
To gain an effect or recognition.
He received an award after winning the prestigious prize.
Nakatanggap siya ng parangal matapos tungawin ang prestihiyosong gantimpala.
To achieve one’s goal or desire.
He practiced hard to win his dream.
Nag-ensayo siya ng mabuti upang tungawin ang kanyang pangarap.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to win the match
To succeed in a specific fight or challenge.
tungawin ang laban
to win the competition
To succeed in a competition.
tungawin ang paligsahan

Related Words

lunch
A meal eaten in the middle of the day.
tanghalian
success
The state of being successful.
tagumpay

Slang Meanings

Climbing or ascending to a high place or mountain.
Let's climb to the summit of the mountain tomorrow.
Tungawin tayo sa summit ng bundok bukas.
Hurry up or speed up the progress.
Hurry up with that report, the deadline is here!
Tungawin mo na 'yang report, deadline na!
Persevere in something even if it’s hard.
No matter what happens, just chase your dream.
Kahit anong mangyari, tungawin mo lang ang pangarap mo.