Defeat in Tagalog

“Defeat” in Tagalog translates to “talo” or “pagkatalo”, describing the act of losing in competition, battle, or any challenge. This word captures both the outcome of failure and the action of overcoming an opponent. Understanding its various contexts helps express victory and loss in Filipino conversations. Explore its complete meaning and usage below.

[Words] = Defeat

[Definition]:

• Defeat /dɪˈfiːt/
• Noun 1: The act of being beaten or losing in a battle, game, or competition
• Noun 2: An instance of being unsuccessful or failing
• Verb 1: To win a victory over someone in a battle, game, or competition
• Verb 2: To prevent someone from achieving something; to frustrate

[Synonyms] = Talo, Pagkatalo, Pagkabigo, Pagkalugi, Pagkaapi, Pagtatalop

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The team suffered a crushing defeat in the championship finals.
• Ex1_PH: Ang koponan ay nakaranas ng malaking pagkatalo sa championship finals.
• Ex2_EN: They managed to defeat their opponents with excellent teamwork.
• Ex2_PH: Nagawa nilang talunin ang kanilang kalaban sa pamamagitan ng mahusay na pagtutulungan.
• Ex3_EN: Never let one defeat discourage you from trying again.
• Ex3_PH: Huwag mong hayaang ang isang pagkatalo ay pumigil sa iyo na subukan muli.
• Ex4_EN: The army was able to defeat the enemy forces after a long battle.
• Ex4_PH: Nagawa ng hukbo na talunin ang mga puwersa ng kaaway pagkatapos ng mahabang labanan.
• Ex5_EN: His negative attitude will defeat any chance of success.
• Ex5_PH: Ang kanyang negatibong saloobin ay magpapabigo sa anumang pagkakataon ng tagumpay.