EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to oppose, to make an enemy of...
disrespectful, irreverent...
incessant, relentless, without letting up...
Pang-uri
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/ka-la-BA-nin/
FIL: Gawing kalaban; salungatin o tutulan ang isang tao o panig.
EN: to oppose, to make an enemy of
This is when you actively decide to go against someone. It's not just a disagreement; it's choosing to be on the opposite team. Like when you kalabanin your friend's toxic ex on their behalf, or when you decide to run against the incumbent barangay captain. Game on!
From `laban` (fight, against) with `ka-` and `-in` affixes.
ROOT MEANING: fight, match, contest
`kalabanin` is the act of making someone an enemy, while `labanan` is the act of fighting them.
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🇵🇭 Huwag mong kalabanin ang iyong mga magulang dahil gusto lang nila ang makabubuti sa iyo.
🇺🇸 Do not oppose your parents because they only want what is best for you.
🇵🇭 Pinili niyang kalabanin ang korapsyon sa gobyerno.
🇺🇸 He chose to make an enemy of corruption in the government.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.