Fighting in Tagalog

Fighting in Tagalog is “Paglalaban” – the present continuous form expressing ongoing conflict, struggle, or combat. This dynamic word captures both physical confrontations and metaphorical battles against challenges in Filipino society. Whether describing warriors in battle or individuals struggling against adversity, this term embodies active resistance. Discover how Filipinos express ongoing struggle and combat below.

[Words] = Fighting

[Definition]:

• Fighting /ˈfaɪ.tɪŋ/
• Noun: The action of engaging in a violent struggle or conflict
• Adjective: Displaying or engaging in aggression and combat
• Verb (Present Participle): Currently engaged in physical or verbal combat; struggling against something

[Synonyms] = Paglalaban, Pag-aaway, Pakikipaglaban, Nakikipaglaban, Lumalaban, Nag-aaway

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: The two neighbors are fighting again over the property boundary dispute.

Ex1_PH: Ang dalawang kapitbahay ay nag-aaway muli tungkol sa alitan sa hangganan ng ari-arian.

Ex2_EN: Our soldiers are fighting bravely to defend our country’s sovereignty.

Ex2_PH: Ang ating mga sundalo ay lumalaban nang may tapang upang ipagtanggol ang soberanya ng ating bansa.

Ex3_EN: She is fighting hard to recover from her illness and return to work soon.

Ex3_PH: Siya ay lumalaban nang husto upang gumaling mula sa kanyang sakit at bumalik sa trabaho sa lalong madaling panahon.

Ex4_EN: The children were fighting over who would play with the new toy first.

Ex4_PH: Ang mga bata ay nag-aaway kung sino ang maglalaro muna sa bagong laruan.

Ex5_EN: The organization is fighting for environmental protection and sustainable development.

Ex5_PH: Ang organisasyon ay nakikipaglaban para sa proteksyon ng kapaligiran at sustainable na pag-unlad.