Fight about Meaning in English
expression
ˈfaɪt/ /əˈbaʊt
FYTE uh-BOWT
fˈaɪt/ /ɐbˈaʊt
FYTE uh-BOWT
Definition
To argue or have a physical or verbal conflict because of a specific issue or topic.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, used when people argue about a particular subject. Commonly used in relationships, family, or friends. Often followed by a noun or topic ('fight about money'). Not the same as 'fight with' (which focuses on the person, not the topic).
Spanish: pelearse por - discutir sobrePortuguese (BR): brigar por - discutir sobrePortuguese (PT): discutir por - brigar porChinese (Simplified): 为...争吵 - 为...打架Chinese (Traditional): 為...爭吵 - 為...打架Hindi: के बारे में झगड़नाArabic: يتشاجر حول - يتجادل بشأنBengali: নিয়ে ঝগড়া করা - নিয়ে তর্ক করাRussian: спорить из-за - ссориться из-заJapanese: 〜についてけんかする - 〜のことで争うVietnamese: cãi nhau về - tranh cãi vềKorean: ~에 대해 싸우다 - ~을 두고 다투다Turkish: ...hakkında kavga etmek - ...konusunda tartışmakUrdu: کے بارے میں لڑنا - کے بارے میں جھگڑناIndonesian: bertengkar tentang - berdebat tentang
Example Sentences
They always fight about money.
basic
My parents never fight about chores.
basic
Children sometimes fight about toys.
basic
Let’s not fight about this—it's not that important.
natural
They were tired after fighting about where to eat dinner.
natural
Why do siblings always fight about little things?
natural