Upatan (en. Confrontation)

oo-pah-tan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A situation or occasion wherein there is a direct conflict or argument between two parties.

The confrontation between the two groups caused a rift in the community.

Ang upatan ng dalawang grupo ay naging sanhi ng hidwaan sa barangay.

The act of facing a problem or issue that one is dealing with.

We need to confront this issue and express our thoughts.

Kailangan nating harapin ang upatan na ito at isalaysay ang ating mga saloobin.

confrontation of viewpoints

A situation where there is disagreement on ideas or opinions.

upatan ng pananaw

confrontation

A direct argument or emphasis on an issue in front of others.

konfrontasyon

argument

A dispute or discussion regarding an issue that leads to misunderstanding.

pagtatalo

a kind of bet or wager usually done in games or sports

Let's make a bet on this match, the loser has to sit out next time!

Mag-upatan tayo sa laban na 'to, ang talo ay may puwang sa susunod na laban!

a challenge or dare, often used in a playful context

Where are you? Don't you want to challenge each other on who can run faster?

Saan ka na? Ayaw mo bang mag-upatan kung sino ang mas mabilis tumakbo?

to confront or go head-to-head with someone

We should face off to find out who's really better.

Dapat na tayong mag-upatan para malaman kung sino ang tunay na mas mahusay.