What is Contentious in Tagalog?
CONTENTIOUS IN TAGALOG – There are several English words that do not have a direct translation in Filipino, that’s why we need context to fully translate them.
In this article, we are going to learn about the Tagalog translation of this word based on context.
Contentious means causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.
In Tagalog, it can be translated as “PALAAWAY, PALAKONTRA, PALATUTOL.”
Here are some example sentences using this word:
- Our stands and communications on controversial topics should not be contentious.
- Much tension can be avoided if we don’t respond to our mate in a contentious tone.
- The candidate’s stance on abortion will be a contentious topic among voters.
- While my grandfather was adored by many people, quite a few others found him to be a contentious man.
- Despite what they say, many people enjoy reading contentious posts on Facebook.
- A contentious person is one who likes to argue about anything.
In Tagalog, the aforementioned sentences could be translated as:
- Ang pananaw at pagsasalita natin tungkol sa mga kontrobersyal na paksa ay hindi dapat maging dahilan ng pagtatalo.
- Maiiwasan natin ang tensiyon kung hindi tayo sasagot nang pagalit sa ating asawa.
- Ang paninindigan ng kandidato sa aborsyon ay magiging isang pinagtatalunang paksa ng mga botante.
- Habang ang aking lolo ay hinahangaan ng maraming tao, marami pa rin ang nakakita sa kanya na isang palaaway na tao.
- Sa kabila ng kanilang mga sinasabi, maraming tao ang nasisiyahan sa pagbabasa ng mga kontrobersyal na post sa Facebook.
- Ang taong palaaway ay isang taong mahilig makipagtalo tungkol sa anumang bagay.
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