From root: talo
Usage Note
Pagkatalo refers to the event or state of being defeated in a contest or battle.
Examples
" Tinanggap niya ang pagkatalo. "
Natural Translation
He accepted the defeat.
Literal Translation
Accepted he the defeat.
" Masakit ang pagkatalo nila. "
Natural Translation
Their defeat was painful.
Literal Translation
Painful the defeat their.
" Mula sa pagkatalo nila noong nakaraang taon, mas naghanda sila para sa darating na laban. "
Natural Translation
After their defeat last year, they prepared even harder for the coming match.
Literal Translation
From the defeat their last year, more prepared they for the coming match.
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