wagi
wagî with stress marks
win; victory
Usage Note
Wagi is a versatile word used both as a noun ('panalo' and 'wagi' are near synonyms for victory) and as a verb meaning to win or prevail. It appears frequently in sports commentary, political campaigns, and motivational contexts. The phrase 'ang buhay ay isang laban, at ang bawat isa ay nararapat manalo' resonates culturally with ideas of resilience and triumph.
Examples
" Wagi kami sa laro. "
Natural Translation
We won the game.
Literal Translation
Win we in the game.
" Malapit na ang wagi ng ating koponan. "
Natural Translation
Our team's victory is near.
Literal Translation
Near already the victory of our team.
" Matapos ang ilang taon ng pagsasanay, sa wakas ay wagi ang koponan namin sa pambansang paligsahan. "
Natural Translation
After several years of training, our team finally won in the national competition.
Literal Translation
After the several years of training, at last is win the team our in the national competition.
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