Sukwahi

contraryadjective

Alternative meanings

opposite; incompatible; adverse; going against something

Pronunciation

sook-WAH-hee

Root and affixes

Root sukwahi. It can be used as an adjective and in expressions such as sukwahi sa, contrary to.

Variants or conjugations

sukwahi sa; nasukwahi; nagkasukwahi

Related words and expressions

kontra = against or opponent; kuntra = enemy or opponent; atbang = opposite or across from; supak = contrary or opposed

Meaning and usage notes

Use sukwahi for contrary or opposite in ideas, facts, or direction. For an opposing person or opponent, kontra or kuntra may sound more natural. For physically opposite, atbang may fit better.