EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to fight with; to compete against...
sis; girl...
sis; girl (emphatic)...
Pang-uri
Hindi nagbabago, hindi kumukupas, o hindi natatapos; walang hanggan.
/ma-ki-pag-LA-ban/
FIL: Ang pakikipagtunggali, pakikipag-away, o pakikipagsapalaran laban sa isang kalaban, hamon, o pagsubok.
EN: to fight with; to compete against
This isn't just about physical fights (suntukan). It's fighting for your rights, fighting for the last seat on the bus, fighting for a promotion, or fighting the urge to eat another piece of lechon. It's the verb for every struggle, big or small. The battle is real, 'ika nga.
From 'makipag-' (to mutually do something) and 'laban' (fight, against).
ROOT MEANING: fight, match, contest
Can be literal (physical fight) or figurative (struggle, competition).
🇵🇭 Handa siyang makipaglaban para sa kanyang mga karapatan.
🇺🇸 She is ready to fight for her rights.
🇵🇭 Ang pambansang kamao ay nakatakdang makipaglaban sa Las Vegas.
🇺🇸 The national fist (Manny Pacquiao) is scheduled to compete in Las Vegas.
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Pang-uri
Hindi nagbabago, hindi kumukupas, o hindi natatapos; walang hanggan.