talo
tálo with stress marks
defeat; to beat; to argue
Also means
Talo can also mean a loser in a game.
Usage Note
Talo is used to indicate a loss in games, bets, or verbal debates, often appearing as a predicate to say someone lost (e.g., 'Talo ako'). It is also the root for 'pagtatalo,' which specifically refers to a heated argument or discussion.
Examples
" Talo kami sa laro. "
Natural Translation
We lost the game.
Literal Translation
Defeated we in-the game.
" Tanggap ko ang aking talo. "
Natural Translation
I accept my defeat/loss.
Literal Translation
Accepted I the my loss.
" Kahit talo ang kanilang koponan, hindi sila sumuko at patuloy pa rin silang nagsanay para sa susunod na laban. "
Natural Translation
Even though their team lost, they didn't give up and kept training for the next match.
Literal Translation
Even defeated the their team, not they surrendered and continued still also they trained for the next match.
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