Competitive in Tagalog

“Competitive” in Tagalog is translated as “Mapagkumpitensya,” an adjective describing someone or something characterized by competition, having a strong desire to win, or offering quality comparable to others. This term is commonly used in sports, business, and everyday situations where rivalry or comparison exists.

Understanding how to use “mapagkumpitensya” properly will help you describe competitive environments, personalities, and market conditions in Filipino conversations. Let’s explore its definition, synonyms, and practical examples below.

[Words] = Competitive

[Definition]:
– Competitive /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv/
– Adjective 1: Relating to or characterized by competition.
– Adjective 2: Having a strong desire to win or be more successful than others.
– Adjective 3: As good as or better than others of a comparable nature (prices, services).

[Synonyms] = Mapagkumpitensya, Mapagpaligsahan, Mapag-unahan, Mapaglabanan, Paligsahan

[Example]:

– Ex1_EN: The job market is very competitive today.
– Ex1_PH: Ang merkado ng trabaho ay napaka-mapagkumpitensya ngayon.

– Ex2_EN: She has a competitive spirit in sports.
– Ex2_PH: Siya ay may mapagkumpitensyang espiritu sa sports.

– Ex3_EN: Our prices are competitive with other stores.
– Ex3_PH: Ang aming mga presyo ay mapagkumpitensya sa ibang mga tindahan.

– Ex4_EN: He is a competitive player who always wants to win.
– Ex4_PH: Siya ay isang mapagkumpitensyang manlalaro na laging gustong manalo.

– Ex5_EN: The company offers competitive salaries to attract talent.
– Ex5_PH: Ang kumpanya ay nag-aalok ng mapagkumpitensyang sahod upang maakit ang talento.