sagupa
sagupâ with stress marks
encounter; combat; battle
Usage Note
Sagupa refers to a direct confrontation or clash, whether a physical fight, a military engagement, or a heated debate. It implies two parties meeting head-on and is commonly used in news reporting on conflicts and sports matchups.
Examples
" May sagupa sa kalye. "
Natural Translation
There is a clash in the street.
Literal Translation
There-is clash in street.
" Matindi ang sagupa ng dalawang grupo. "
Natural Translation
The encounter of the two groups is intense.
Literal Translation
Intense the encounter of two group.
" Ayon sa balita, marami ang nasugatan sa sagupa ng dalawang naglalabang pangkat kagabi. "
Natural Translation
According to the news, many were injured in the clash between the two warring groups last night.
Literal Translation
According to news, many the injured in clash of two warring group last-night.
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