EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to be at war with; to engage in warfare...
to join in all together; to participate simultaneo...
to research; to investigate...
Pang-uri
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/ma-ki-pag-dig-MA-an/
FIL: Ang pakikilahok sa isang pinalawig o tuloy-tuloy na estado ng digmaan o labanan.
EN: to be at war with; to engage in warfare
If `makipagdigma` is declaring war, `makipagdigmaan` is the long, drawn-out process of *being* at war. It's the whole messy, ongoing conflict. Think of it as the difference between starting a fight and being in a state of fighting. It implies a more prolonged and widespread period of warfare. In a non-literal sense, it's the endless back-and-forth in a toxic relationship or a never-ending office rivalry.
From `maki-` (social prefix) + `pag-` (action prefix) + `digma` (war) + `-an` (reciprocal/locative suffix).
The `-an` suffix emphasizes the reciprocal nature and the setting/period of the war. It's very close in meaning to `makipagdigma` but can imply a more prolonged or mutual state of conflict.
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🇵🇭 Ang dalawang kaharian ay matagal nang nakikipagdigmaan sa isa't isa.
🇺🇸 The two kingdoms have been at war with each other for a long time.
🇵🇭 Walang mabuting maidudulot ang makipagdigmaan sa sarili mong pamilya.
🇺🇸 Nothing good will come from engaging in warfare with your own family.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.