Estrikta (en. Strict)

/ɛs'tɾik.ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Too rigid or inflexible.
The strict teacher does not allow any tardiness in class.
Ang estriktong guro ay hindi nagpapahintulot ng kahit anong pagka-late sa klase.
Has specific rules or guidelines that are strictly followed.
The company has strict regulations for employees.
May estriktang mga regulasyon ang kompanya para sa mga empleyado.
Does not allow excess or leniency.
Their strict policy against attending celebrations remains unchanged.
Ang kanilang estriktang patakaran laban sa pagdalo sa mga pagdiriwang ay hindi nabahiran.

Etymology

Spanish

Common Phrases and Expressions

strict rules
Rules that must be strictly followed.
estriktong alituntunin
strict discipline
Strict adherence to rules.
estriktong disiplina

Related Words

suppression
The process of maintaining proper and correct behavior.
pagsusupil
judgment
Another aspect of strict living or decision-making.
paghuhusga

Slang Meanings

too strict with the rules
That teacher is too strict, you can't enter if you don't have an ID.
Tama na ang estrikta ng teacher na 'yon, hindi ka makakapasok kung wala kang ID.
no tolerance
Wow, my boss is so strict, even a small mistake gets you in trouble immediately.
Grabe, ang estrikta ng boss ko, kahit maliit na pagkakamali, kasuhan ka agad.
intense discipline
That's why the training camp is strict, you really need to focus.
Yun ang dahilan kung bakit estrikta ang training camp, kailangan talaga ng focus.