Istensilin (en. Instill)

is-ten-si-lin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The entry of an idea or characteristic into a person's mindset.
The teacher aims to instill love for reading in her students.
Ang guro ay naglalayong istensilin ang pagmamahal sa pagbabasa sa kanyang mga estudyante.
Imparting or teaching values or behavior.
Instilling discipline in youth is important.
Mahalaga ang istensilin ng disiplina sa mga kabataan.
The process of gradually nurturing or encouraging something.
We need the right methods to instill self-confidence.
Kailangan natin ng tamang pamamaraan upang istensilin ang tiwala sa sarili.

Etymology

English: 'instilling', from 'to instill'

Common Phrases and Expressions

instill knowledge
Teaching information or skills gradually.
istensilin ang kaalaman
instill confidence
Encouraging self-trust in one's abilities.
istensilin ang tiwala

Related Words

teaching
The act of imparting knowledge or skills.
pagtuturo
knowledge
Information or wisdom known to a person.
kaalaman

Slang Meanings

fast runner
He passed by like a flash, no one could catch him.
Dumaan siya sa istensilin, walang makakasunod sa kanya.
just chill or relax
Let's just chill at home later.
Istensilin lang tayo sa bahay mamaya.
not caring about anything
He is just indifferent to what's happening around.
Istensilin lang siya sa mga nangyayari sa paligid.