makipag-away
to engage in a fight
From root: away
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nakipag-away
na-ki-pag-a-WAY
engaged in a fight
Present (Incomplete)
nakikipag-away
na-ki-ki-pag-a-WAY
engaging in a fight
Future (Contemplated)
makikipag-away
ma-ki-ki-pag-a-WAY
will engage in a fight
Usage Note
Makipag-away is used when someone actively engages in a conflict, argument, or physical fight with another person. It implies a social interaction where the subject is one of the participating parties in the dispute.
Examples
" Huwag kang makipag-away. "
Natural Translation
Don't get into a fight.
Literal Translation
Don't you engage-in-a-fight.
" Ayokong makipag-away sa iyo. "
Natural Translation
I don't want to fight with you.
Literal Translation
Don't want I to engage in a fight with you.
" Sa halip na makipag-away sa kapatid mo, mas mabuting pag-usapan ninyo nang mahinahon ang problema. "
Natural Translation
Instead of fighting with your sibling, it's better that the two of you calmly talk through the problem.
Literal Translation
In place of engage-in-a-fight with sibling your, more good talk-about you-two calmly the problem.
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