From root: baka
Usage Note
Pakikibaka is a noun that means struggle or fight for a cause. It is frequently used in political contexts or social activism in the Philippines.
Examples
" Mahaba ang pakikibaka namin. "
Natural Translation
Our struggle is long.
Literal Translation
Long the struggle our.
" Ang pakikibaka ay hindi madali. "
Natural Translation
The struggle is not easy.
Literal Translation
The struggle is not easy.
" Ang pakikibaka ng mga manggagawa para sa makatarungang sahod ay nagpatuloy sa loob ng maraming dekada. "
Natural Translation
The workers' struggle for fair wages continued for many decades.
Literal Translation
The struggle of-the workers for just wage continued in span of many decades.
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