EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
opposing (in a contest)...
tea (gossip)...
That's the tea; That's the gossip....
Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.
/mag-ka-LA-ban/
FIL: Tumutukoy sa mga indibidwal o grupo na magkatunggali sa isang laban, laro, o anumang uri ng kompetisyon.
EN: opposing (in a contest)
Sa Mobile Legends, sila 'yung nasa kabilang team. Sa basketball, sila 'yung kalaban ng Ginebra. Sa love life, sila 'yung kaagaw mo sa puso ng crush mo. Basically, anyone on the other side of the 'vs.'
From `mag-` + `ka-` (denoting a pair or group) + `laban` (fight, contest).
ROOT MEANING: fight, match, contest
Synonymous with `magkakontra` but often used more specifically in the context of games, sports, and direct competition. Can also be used as a noun 'opponents'.
🇵🇭 Kahit magkalaban sa laro, magkaibigan pa rin sila sa totoong buhay.
🇺🇸 Even if they are opponents in the game, they are still friends in real life.
🇵🇭 Sino ang magkalaban sa championship round?
🇺🇸 Who are the opponents in the championship round?
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Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.