Magpasiya (en. To decide)
maɡ.pa.si.ja
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To make a selection or decision.
He needs to decide what path he will take in the future.
Kailangan niyang magpasiya kung ano ang kanyang tatahakin sa hinaharap.
To determine a specific action or outcome.
She decided to leave the company.
Nagpasya siya na aalis na siya sa kumpanya.
To choose between two or more options.
He will decide between studying or working.
Magpasiya siya sa pagitan ng pag-aaral o pagtatrabaho.
Etymology
from the root word 'pasiya' meaning 'decision' or 'choice'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
decide now
Challenging someone to make a decision.
magpasiya ka na
Related Words
decision
The process of making a decision.
pasiya
to decide
The act of making a decision.
magdesisyon
Slang Meanings
to decide
Ana, make your decision already! We might be late for the event!
Ana, magpasiya ka na! Baka ma-late tayo sa event!
to take a step
You really need to decide, let's take that step!
Kailangan mo na talagang magpasiya, humakbang na tayo!
to ask for an answer
The teacher said, decide what project you want, so you better ask for an answer.
Sabi ng teacher, magpasiya ka kung anong gusto mong project, kaya manghingi ka na ng sagot.