Contradiction in Tagalog

“Contradiction” in Tagalog is “Kontradiksyon” or “Salungatan” – referring to a statement or situation that opposes or conflicts with another. This term is commonly used in debates, logic, arguments, and everyday conversations when pointing out inconsistencies.

[Words] = Contradiction

[Definition]

• Contradiction /ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪk.ʃən/
• Noun 1: A combination of statements, ideas, or features which are opposed to one another.
• Noun 2: A situation in which inconsistent elements are present.
• Noun 3: The statement of a position opposite to one already made.

[Synonyms] = Kontradiksyon, Salungatan, Pagtutunggali, Kabaliktaran, Pagkakaiba, Suway

[Example]

• Ex1_EN: There is a contradiction between his words and his actions.
• Ex1_PH: May kontradiksyon sa pagitan ng kanyang mga salita at mga kilos.
• Ex2_EN: The witness’s testimony was full of contradictions that made it unreliable.
• Ex2_PH: Ang patotoo ng saksi ay puno ng mga salungatan na naging hindi mapagkakatiwalaan.
• Ex3_EN: His statement is a direct contradiction of what he said earlier.
• Ex3_PH: Ang kanyang pahayag ay direktang kontradiksyon ng sinabi niya kanina.
• Ex4_EN: The scientist pointed out the contradiction in the research findings.
• Ex4_PH: Itinuro ng siyentipiko ang salungatan sa mga natuklasan ng pananaliksik.
• Ex5_EN: Living a healthy lifestyle while smoking is a clear contradiction.
• Ex5_PH: Ang pamumuhay ng malusog habang naninigarilyo ay malinaw na kontradiksyon.