Contend in Tagalog

Contend in Tagalog translates to “makipagtalo,” “makipagkumpitensya,” or “magsikap” – expressing the act of struggling, competing, or arguing for something. This verb captures both competitive and argumentative aspects of human interaction. Discover how Filipinos use these expressions in various contexts below.

[Words] = Contend

[Definition]:

• Contend /kənˈtend/
• Verb 1: To compete or struggle in order to gain or achieve something.
• Verb 2: To assert something as a position in an argument; to maintain or claim.
• Verb 3: To deal with or cope with a difficult situation or opponent.

[Synonyms] = Makipagtalo, Makipagkumpitensya, Magsikap, Makipaglaban, Magpunyagi, Makipag-agawan, Magtaltalan

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: Several teams will contend for the championship title this season.
• Ex1_PH: Ilang koponan ang makipagkumpitensya para sa titulo ng kampeonato ngayong panahon.
• Ex2_EN: The lawyers contend that the evidence was obtained illegally and should be dismissed.
• Ex2_PH: Ang mga abogado ay makipagtalo na ang ebidensya ay nakuha nang ilegal at dapat itong balewalain.
• Ex3_EN: Farmers in the region must contend with unpredictable weather patterns every year.
• Ex3_PH: Ang mga magsasaka sa rehiyon ay dapat magsikap laban sa hindi mahuhulaan na mga pattern ng panahon bawat taon.
• Ex4_EN: She contends that her research findings prove the theory is incorrect.
• Ex4_PH: Siya ay nagsasabi na ang kanyang mga natuklasan sa pananaliksik ay nagpapatunay na ang teorya ay mali.
• Ex5_EN: Small businesses must contend with larger corporations that have more resources and capital.
• Ex5_PH: Ang maliliit na negosyo ay dapat makipaglaban sa mas malalaking korporasyon na may mas maraming mapagkukunan at kapital.