tunggali
tunggalî with stress marks
conflict; debate; to compete or fight
Usage Note
Tunggali describes opposition or rivalry — a clash between two parties, whether in debate, sports, or armed conflict. It carries a sense of direct confrontation and is used in both formal writing and everyday speech. Makipagtunggali means to enter into competition or conflict with someone.
Examples
" May tunggali ang dalawang grupo. "
Natural Translation
The two groups have a conflict.
Literal Translation
Has conflict the two group.
" Nanalo siya sa tunggali ng mga makata. "
Natural Translation
He/She won the debate of the poets.
Literal Translation
Won he/she in debate of poets.
" Handa siyang makipagtunggali sa sinumang tatangkang agawin ang lupa ng kanilang pamilya. "
Natural Translation
He is ready to fight anyone who attempts to seize his family's land.
Literal Translation
Ready he to fight to anyone-that will-attempt to-grab the land of their family.
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