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What is the Tagalog of against?

The Tagalog word for "against" depends on the context. Here are some options:

General "against":

* laban sa (formal)

* kontra sa (informal)

Against a person/entity:

* laban kay (formal)

* kontra kay (informal)

Against something (object/idea):

* laban sa (formal)

* kontra sa (informal)

* tutol sa (against something you disagree with)

Against a force/influence:

* laban sa (formal)

* kontra sa (informal)

Against a direction:

* laban sa (formal)

* kontra sa (informal)

Examples:

* Laban sa kaaway (Against the enemy)

* Kontra sa proyekto (Against the project)

* Tutol sa panukala (Against the proposal)

* Laban sa daloy ng trapiko (Against the flow of traffic)

It's best to consider the specific context and choose the most appropriate word.

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