Contest in Tagalog

Contest in Tagalog translates to “Paligsahan” or “Kompetisyon” when referring to a competition, and “Labanan” or “Kontrahin” when used as a verb meaning to challenge or dispute something. This word is commonly used in sports, events, legal matters, and various competitive activities.

Discover the complete meaning, synonyms, and real-world examples of how to use “contest” in Tagalog conversations!

[Words] = Contest

[Definition]:

• Contest /ˈkɒntɛst/ (noun) or /kənˈtɛst/ (verb)
• Noun 1: An event in which people compete for supremacy in a sport or other activity; a competition.
• Noun 2: A struggle to achieve or win something.
• Verb 1: To engage in competition to attain a position or prize.
• Verb 2: To oppose or dispute something; to challenge the truth or validity of.

[Synonyms] = Paligsahan, Kompetisyon, Timpalak, Patimpalak, Labanan, Kontrahin, Tutulan, Pagtutunggali

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: She won first place in the singing contest held at the community center.
Ex1_PH: Nanalo siya ng unang gantimpala sa paligsahan ng pag-awit na ginanap sa community center.

Ex2_EN: The beauty contest attracted participants from all over the country.
Ex2_PH: Ang timpalak sa kagandahan ay nakaakit ng mga kalahok mula sa buong bansa.

Ex3_EN: The lawyer decided to contest the will in court due to irregularities.
Ex3_PH: Nagpasya ang abogado na labanan ang testamento sa korte dahil sa mga di-regular na bagay.

Ex4_EN: Three candidates will contest for the position of mayor in the upcoming election.
Ex4_PH: Tatlong kandidato ang makikipaglaban para sa posisyon ng alkalde sa paparating na halalan.

Ex5_EN: The student decided to contest the grade he received on his final exam.
Ex5_PH: Nagpasya ang estudyante na kontrahin ang grado na natanggap niya sa kanyang final exam.