Igiit (en. To insist)

/i'gi:it/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The act of pushing or insisting on something or an idea.

Insist on your rights in this discussion.

Igiit mo ang karapatan mo sa usapang ito.

Stating something with uncertainty but with determination.

I will insist on my opinion even if there are objections.

Igiit ko na ang aking opinyon kahit na may mga tutol.

Requesting something with firmness or courage.

She insists on what she asks from her parents.

Igiit niya ang kanyang hinihingi sa mga magulang.

Tagalog word

Insist!

Continue to push for what you want.

Igiit mo!

push

An act of emphasizing or insisting on something.

pagtutulak

insistence

The act of emphasizing or demanding with insistence.

pagpupumilit

Lying or pretending to be innocent but actually hiding something.

Your friend is just igiit claiming that they aren't keeping secrets from you.

Parang igiit lang yung kaibigan mo na hindi siya naglilihim sa'yo.

Arrogantly talking to someone older or more experienced.

The way he igiit in front of the boss, you’d think he’s the best around.

Ang igiit niya sa harap ng boss, akala mo siya na ang pinakamagaling.

Pretending or putting on a facade.

I think that’s just igiit saying he studied hard.

Tingin ko igiit lang 'yun na nag-aral siya ng mabuti.