makipagkumpetensya
The English verb compete is translated into Tagalog as makipagkumpetensya.
To express the act of competing, you use the phrase makipagkumpetensya sa to indicate the opponent or the field of competition. For example, if you are competing against someone or in a specific area, the marker sa follows the verb.
Meaning: to contend (verb)
Which one should you use?
While makipagkumpetensya is a common way to say compete, it is derived from Spanish. For a more native-sounding alternative when referring to formal contests or competitions, you can use makipagpaligsahan. If you want to emphasize racing or vying for a specific goal in an informal way, use makipag-unahan. For highly formal contexts, the term Makipagtunggalian is appropriate.
How does it change in a sentence?
To describe the progressive aspect, or the act of currently competing, use the form nakikipagkumpetensya.
Did you know?
- In Tagalog, the prefix makipag- implies a reciprocal action, meaning that when you use makipagkumpetensya, the language grammatically assumes there is someone actively competing back against you.
- In casual Tagalog, the idea of competing for a position or a prize is often expressed using the word agawan, which literally means 'snatching' or 'grabbing' something from another.
- Using the formal term makipagtunggalian to describe a modern football match would sound strangely cinematic. This word carries such heavy weight that it is typically reserved for the epic struggles found in historical accounts of war or grand literature.
Examples in context
- Siya ay laging handang makipagtunggalian sa mga kompetisyon sa eskwela.He/she is always ready to compete in school competitions.
- Ang mga manlalaro ay handang lumaban upang makuha ang korona.The players are ready to compete to win the crown.
- Huwag na tayong mag-away, dapat tayong magkakampi hindi magkumpitensya.Let's not fight, we should be allies, not competitors.
- Gusto kong makipagkumpetensya sa paligsahan.I want to compete in the contest.
- Mahirap makipagkumpetensya sa malalaking kumpanya.It is hard to compete with large companies.
Example conversation
Mark and Maria are discussing a local sports tournament.
- MarkMaria, sasali ka ba sa paligsahan?Maria, are you joining the tournament?
- MariaOo, gusto kong makipagkumpetensya sa iba.Yes, I want to compete with others.
- MarkHanda ka na ba para rito?Are you ready for this?
- MariaOo, mag-eensayo ako araw-araw.Yes, I will practice every day.
