How to Say "Defeat" in Tagalog

pagkatalo

The English phrase 'defeat' is translated into Tagalog as pagkatalo.

pagkatalo is used to refer to the state or the specific event of being defeated.

Meaning: to overcome in battle or contest (verb)

Which one should you use?

While pagkatalo refers to the state or event of being defeated, the term pagtalo refers to the act of defeating someone.

The word pagkatalo is a noun. However, the root talo serves as the base for verbs meaning to lose or to be defeated.

When someone admits pagkatalo in a game, it is common to engage in asaran, which is a form of playful banter used to ease the tension of losing.
While talo means 'defeat', it is also used to describe an object that is 'off-balance' or 'defective'.
The phrase talo ang lahat literally means 'everyone is defeated' but is used idiomatically to describe a completely hopeless situation.

Tumanggap ako ng pagkatalo.
I admitted defeat.
This sentence is useful for expressing the admission of defeat using pagkatalo.
Tatoeba #13874222 by qwertzu, translation #6667106 by CK
Hindi siya tumanggap ng pagkatalo.
He didn't acknowledge defeat.
This sentence is useful for describing someone who does not acknowledge defeat using pagkatalo.
Tatoeba #11588820 by qwertzu, translation #303371 by Zifre
Ayaw tumanggap ng pagkatalo ni Tom.
Tom didn't want to admit defeat.
This sentence is useful for stating that someone does not want to admit defeat using pagkatalo.
Tatoeba #11482354 by qwertzu, translation #9446393 by CK
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Jose and Angela are talking about a sports game.

Jose

Ang sakit ng pagkatalo namin kahapon.
Our defeat yesterday was painful.
Angela

Huwag kang mag-alala, Jose. Babawi kayo.
Don't worry, Jose. You will bounce back.
Jose

Hirap talaga akong tanggapin ang pagkatalo.
I'm really having a hard time accepting the defeat.
Angela

Bahagi lang iyan ng laro, kaibigan.
That's just part of the game, friend.

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