From root: baka
Usage Note
Kabaka refers to an opponent or enemy in a conflict. It is used in formal or literary contexts to describe a rival in a battle.
Examples
" Siya ang aking kabaka. "
Natural Translation
He is my adversary.
Literal Translation
He the my adversary.
" Huwag mong ituring na kabaka ang iyong kapatid. "
Natural Translation
Don't treat your sibling as an adversary.
Literal Translation
Do not you treat as adversary your sibling.
" Sa kabila ng pagiging kabaka nila sa laro, naging matalik silang magkaibigan pagkatapos ng kompetisyon. "
Natural Translation
Despite being adversaries in the game, they became close friends after the competition.
Literal Translation
In spite of being adversary their in game, became close they-link friends after of competition.
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