EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to oppose, to compete against...
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/ka-tung-ga-LI-in/
FIL: Ang akto ng paglaban, paghamon, o pakikipagpaligsahan sa isang tao o bagay.
EN: to oppose, to compete against
This is the verb form of 'katunggali'. It's what you do *to* your rival. When you decide to run against the incumbent, you katunggaliin them. It's the moment you say 'Game on!' and actively try to win against someone.
From ka- + tunggali + -in.
ROOT MEANING: conflict; dispute; contest
A more formal way to say 'labanan' or 'kalabanin' in the context of rivalry.
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🇵🇭 Huwag mong katunggaliin ang taong mas malakas sa iyo.
🇺🇸 Do not oppose someone stronger than you.
🇵🇭 Handa siyang katunggaliin ang sinuman para sa pwesto.
🇺🇸 He is ready to compete against anyone for the position.
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Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.