salunga
salúnga with stress marks
going against the current (wind/water)
Usage Note
Salunga describes movement that goes against the direction of wind, water current, or prevailing flow. It is used in navigation, fishing, and figuratively to describe someone who goes against convention or popular opinion. The figurative use captures a spirit of resistance.
Examples
" Salunga ang bangka sa agos. "
Natural Translation
The boat goes against the current.
Literal Translation
Going-against the boat to current.
" Ang bangka ay salunga sa agos. "
Natural Translation
The boat is going against the current.
Literal Translation
The boat is going-against to current.
" Bagaman alam niyang mahirap, palaging salunga sa opinyon ng marami ang kanyang paninindigan tungkol sa katarungan. "
Natural Translation
Although she knows it's difficult, her stance on justice always goes against the opinion of the majority.
Literal Translation
Although knows she difficult, always going-against to opinion of many the her stance about justice.
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