Opponent (tl. Dikalaban)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Siya ang dikalaban ko sa laro.
He is my opponent in the game.
Context: daily life
May dikalaban siya sa paligsahan.
She has an opponent in the competition.
Context: culture
Ang mga dikalaban ay mahuhusay.
The opponents are skilled.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Nakilala ko ang aking dikalaban bago ang laban.
I met my opponent before the match.
Context: sports
Minsan, ang aking dikalaban ay nagiging kaibigan ko.
Sometimes, my opponent becomes my friend.
Context: daily life
Dapat maging handa sa iyong dikalaban sa laro.
You should be prepared for your opponent in the game.
Context: sports

Advanced (C1-C2)

Sa talumpati, ang aking pinakamalakas na dikalaban ay ang hindi pagkakaintindihan.
In my speech, my strongest opponent is misunderstanding.
Context: society
Upang magtagumpay, kailangan kong maunawaan ang mga estratehiya ng aking dikalaban.
To succeed, I must understand the strategies of my opponent.
Context: work
Hinihikayat ng coach ang kanyang mga manlalaro na igalang ang kanilang dikalaban kahit na sila'y nasa loob ng larangan.
The coach encourages his players to respect their opponent even while on the field.
Context: sports