Maggiit (en. To insist)
/maɡˈɡiːt/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of advocating or pushing for a belief or idea.
He insisted that his suggestion was meaningful.
Siya ay naggiit na ang kanyang suhestiyon ay may kabuluhan.
The declaration of a strong viewpoint or opinion.
Insist on your decision even when there are dissenters.
Maggiit ka sa iyong desisyon kahit na may mga tutol.
The reiteration of a request or idea to achieve a goal.
He insisted that they needed to leave early.
Naggiit siya na kailangan nilang umalis nang maaga.
Common Phrases and Expressions
insist on rights
To fight for legal or moral rights.
maggiit sa karapatan
insist on an idea
To express and advocate for an idea.
maggiit ng ideya
Related Words
advocacy
The process of promoting or encouraging an important issue.
pagsusulong
Slang Meanings
just born into a situation or person
Just hold on, we will have a fight in the end!
Maggiit ka lang, may laban tayo sa huli!
like someone who migrated or moved to a town
Why are so many people moving to Manila? Looks like it's just for trend.
Bakit ang daming maggiit sa Manila? Parang ma-trending lang.
becoming the center of attention
At the party, she is the one shining and catching everyone's eye.
Sa party, siya ang nagki-kitang maggiit sa lahat.