Defend in Tagalog

“Defend” in Tagalog is “Ipagtanggol” or “Depensahan.” This verb expresses the action of protecting, supporting, or standing up for someone or something against attack or criticism. Explore below to see how Filipinos use this powerful term in various contexts.

[Words] = Defend

[Definition]:

• Defend /dɪˈfend/
• Verb 1: To protect from harm or danger; to resist an attack.
• Verb 2: To speak or write in favor of; to support or justify by argument.
• Verb 3: To compete to retain a title or seat in a contest or election.
• Verb 4: To conduct the case for the party being accused or sued in a lawsuit.

[Synonyms] = Ipagtanggol, Depensahan, Protektahan, Sungalangan, Bantayan, Tangkilin

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: Soldiers are trained to defend their country against any invasion.
• Ex1_PH: Ang mga sundalo ay sinanay upang ipagtanggol ang kanilang bansa laban sa anumang pagsalakay.
• Ex2_EN: She will always defend her beliefs no matter what others say.
• Ex2_PH: Lagi niyang ipagtatanggol ang kanyang paniniwala anuman ang sabihin ng iba.
• Ex3_EN: The basketball team will defend their championship title this season.
• Ex3_PH: Ang koponan ng basketball ay magdedepensa ng kanilang titulo sa kampeonato ngayong season.
• Ex4_EN: A good lawyer knows how to defend their client effectively in court.
• Ex4_PH: Ang isang mahusay na abogado ay alam kung paano epektibong depensahan ang kanilang kliyente sa korte.
• Ex5_EN: Parents naturally defend their children when they are being bullied.
• Ex5_PH: Ang mga magulang ay natural na nagipagtanggol sa kanilang mga anak kapag sila ay binubully.