Dilema (en. Dilemma)

diˈlemə

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A situation that provides two options that are difficult to choose from.

He is experiencing a dilemma between choosing work and family.

Nakakaranas siya ng dilema sa pagpili sa trabaho at pamilya.

A type of question that has two choices, both carrying serious consequences.

Deciding whether to go out or stay at home is a dilemma.

Ang pagdesisyon kung dapat bang lumabas o manatili sa bahay ay isang dilema.

From the Greek word 'dilemma' meaning 'two alternatives.'

life dilemma

The difficult decisions faced in life.

dilema sa buhay

option

Choices that can be taken in a situation.

opsyon

decision

The act of choosing or determining a specific path.

desisyon

Extreme confusion in a situation.

My dilemma right now is whether to leave now or wait longer.

Ang dilema ko ngayon ay kung aalis na ako o maghihintay pa.

To amplify the mind in making decisions.

Come on, please don’t put me in a dilemma, that's way too difficult!

Sige, pakiusap, huwag akong i-dilema, mahirap masyado 'yan!

Not knowing what to choose.

Oh no, I'm in a dilemma about which flavor of ice cream to buy.

Naku, nasa dilema na ako kung anong flavor ng ice cream ang bibilhin.