salungat
salúngat with stress marks
contrary; against; contradicted
Usage Note
Salungat is a key word in Tagalog for expressing opposition or contradiction — used in arguments, debates, political discourse, and personal disagreements. The phrase 'sumalungat sa' means 'to go against' or 'to contradict,' and is common in formal speech and writing.
Examples
" Salungat ang sagot mo. "
Natural Translation
Your answer is contrary.
Literal Translation
Contrary the answer your.
" Ang kanyang opinyon ay salungat. "
Natural Translation
His/Her opinion is contrary.
Literal Translation
The his/her opinion is contrary.
" Bagama't sumalungat siya sa plano ng pangulo, iginalang pa rin niya ang naging pasya nito. "
Natural Translation
Although he opposed the president's plan, he still respected the decision that was made.
Literal Translation
Although opposed he to plan of president, respected still he the became decision of-this.
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