Yakagan (en. To quarrel)

/jaˈkaɡan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action or behavior involving a quarrel or dispute.

They quarreled in front of people.

Nagyakagan sila sa harap ng mga tao.

The initiation or beginning of a misunderstanding.

The quarrel between the two started from a small misunderstanding.

Ang yakagan ng dalawa ay nagsimula sa munting hindi pagkakaunawaan.

Understanding the reasons for quarrels in a situation.

Sometimes, the quarrel is just due to a lack of communication.

Minsan, ang yakagan ay dahil lamang sa kakulangan ng komunikasyon.

root word from 'yukay' meaning 'to start a fight' or 'to quarrel'.

a quarrel has happened

there has been a dispute or argument.

nagyakagan na

defeat

The usual outcome of a quarrel is the defeat of one or both parties.

talo

shouting

Often, a quarrel results in shouting and tension.

sigaw

due to exhaustion or boredom

I'm so yakagan, I can't study anymore.

Sobrang yakagan na ako, hindi na ako makapag-aral.

wasting time

Let's not yakagan here, I really want to leave.

Wag na tayong mag-yakagan dito, gusto ko na talagang umalis.