Ipiling (en. To choose)

i-pi-ling

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The process of selecting or choosing from a group.
We need to carefully choose the candidates for the position.
Kailangan nating ipiling mabuti ang mga kandidato para sa posisyon.
The action of selecting one or more items from multiple options.
Sometimes it's hard to choose which clothing to wear.
Minsan mahirap ipiling kung aling damit ang isuot.
To choose or decide based on specific standards or criteria.
We should choose those who already have experience.
Dapat nating ipiling ang mga mayroon nang karanasan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

choose wisely
to decide well and with caution
ipiling mabuti
choose the right path
to select the correct direction or decision
ipiling ang tamang landas

Related Words

select
a root word meaning to choose or select from a group.
pili

Slang Meanings

to choose or select
Just pick who you want to bring to the outing.
Ipiling mo na lang kung sino ang gusto mong isama sa outing.
to be picky in choosing
You seem so hard to choose food!
Parang ang hirap mong ipiling sa mga pagkain!
to decide
You should decide soon on what course you’ll take.
Dapat ipiling mo na kung anong course ang kukunin mo.