“opponents” in Indonesian
Definition
Orang atau kelompok yang bersaing atau berseberangan dengan Anda, terutama dalam olahraga, debat, atau kompetisi.
Usage Notes (Indonesian)
"Lawan" sering dipakai untuk olahraga & kompetisi; "pesaing" untuk persaingan usaha atau debat. Tidak selalu bermusuhan; bisa netral.
Examples
The two teams shook hands with their opponents after the game.
Kedua tim berjabat tangan dengan **lawan** mereka setelah pertandingan.
My opponents in the debate were very well prepared.
**Lawan** saya dalam debat sangat siap.
Chess players must study their opponents carefully.
Pemain catur harus mempelajari **lawan** mereka dengan cermat.
Her opponents tried to block her from winning the election, but she stayed focused.
**Lawan-lawan**nya mencoba menghalanginya menang pemilu, tetapi dia tetap fokus.
Even though their opponents were strong, the team never gave up hope.
Meskipun **lawan** mereka kuat, tim tidak pernah menyerah.
In politics, you have to work with your opponents sometimes, not just fight them.
Dalam politik, kadang Anda harus bekerja sama dengan **lawan**, bukan hanya melawan mereka.