From root: talo
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
natalo
na-TA-lo
lost
Present (Incomplete)
natatalo
na-ta-TA-lo
losing
Future (Contemplated)
matatalo
ma-ta-TA-lo
will lose
Usage Note
Matalo is used when an individual or team loses in a contest, game, or argument, often highlighting the result of a competition. It is commonly used in both informal daily chats and formal reporting of events.
Examples
" Ayaw kong matalo. "
Natural Translation
I don't want to lose.
Literal Translation
Dislike I to-lose.
" Ayaw niyang matalo sa laro. "
Natural Translation
He doesn't want to lose the game.
Literal Translation
Doesn't want he/she to lose in the game.
" Kahit alam niyang malamang na matalo siya, lumaban pa rin siya hanggang sa huling minuto. "
Natural Translation
Even though he knew he would probably lose, he still fought until the last minute.
Literal Translation
Even though knew he likely that to-lose he, fought still he until the last minute.
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