Confrontation in Tagalog

“Confrontation” in Tagalog is commonly translated as “Paghaharap” or “Komprontasyon”, referring to a hostile or argumentative meeting between opposing parties. Understanding the nuances of this term is essential for effective communication in Filipino contexts, so let’s explore its meanings, synonyms, and practical usage below.

[Words] = Confrontation

[Definition]:

• Confrontation /ˌkɑːnfrənˈteɪʃən/
• Noun 1: A hostile or argumentative meeting or situation between opposing parties.
• Noun 2: The act of facing or dealing with a problem, difficulty, or unpleasant situation directly.
• Noun 3: A clashing of forces or ideas; conflict.

[Synonyms] = Paghaharap, Komprontasyon, Pagtatalo, Banggaan, Salungatan, Alitan, Sagupaan

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The confrontation between the two leaders became heated and personal.
• Ex1_PH: Ang paghaharap sa pagitan ng dalawang pinuno ay naging mainit at personal.
• Ex2_EN: She tried to avoid confrontation by leaving the room quietly.
• Ex2_PH: Sinubukan niyang iwasan ang komprontasyon sa pamamagitan ng tahimik na pag-alis sa silid.
• Ex3_EN: The confrontation with his fears helped him grow as a person.
• Ex3_PH: Ang paghaharap sa kanyang mga takot ay tumulong sa kanya na lumaki bilang isang tao.
• Ex4_EN: Military confrontation between the two countries was narrowly avoided.
• Ex4_PH: Ang militaryang banggaan sa pagitan ng dalawang bansa ay muntik nang maiwasan.
• Ex5_EN: The teacher arranged a confrontation to resolve the conflict between the students.
• Ex5_PH: Inayos ng guro ang isang paghaharap upang lutasin ang alitan sa pagitan ng mga estudyante.