Protest in Tagalog
“Protest” in Tagalog is commonly translated as “protesta” or “pagtutol”, meaning to express strong objection or disagreement, or a public demonstration against something. These terms are frequently used in Filipino when discussing social movements, demonstrations, or expressing opposition. Learning these translations will help you understand and participate in conversations about civic engagement and expressing dissent in Tagalog contexts.
[Words] = Protest
[Definition]:
- Protest /ˈproʊtest/ (noun), /prəˈtest/ (verb)
- Noun: A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.
- Noun: An organized public demonstration expressing strong objection to a policy or course of action.
- Verb: To express an objection to what someone has said or done.
- Verb: To take part in a public demonstration expressing strong objection.
[Synonyms] = Protesta, Pagtutol, Pagsalungat, Pagbabatikos, Demonstrasyon, Rali, Pagkilos, Paglaban
[Example]:
- Ex1_EN: Thousands of people joined the protest against the new law.
- Ex1_PH: Libu-libong tao ang sumali sa protesta laban sa bagong batas.
- Ex2_EN: Students organized a peaceful protest on campus yesterday.
- Ex2_PH: Nag-organisa ang mga estudyante ng mapayapang protesta sa kampus kahapon.
- Ex3_EN: She wanted to protest the unfair treatment but remained silent.
- Ex3_PH: Nais niyang tutulan ang hindi patas na pagtrato ngunit nanatiling tahimik.
- Ex4_EN: Workers held a protest demanding better wages and working conditions.
- Ex4_PH: Nagsagawa ang mga manggagawa ng protesta na hinihinging ang mas mataas na sahod at mas magandang kondisyon sa trabaho.
- Ex5_EN: The community will protest the closure of the local hospital.
- Ex5_PH: Ang komunidad ay magpoprotesta laban sa pagsasara ng lokal na ospital.