Magpilit (en. To insist)

/maɡˈpilit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To perform an action that requires insistence or pushing of an idea or desire.

Insist that he joins us even if he is not interested.

Magpilit ka sa kanya na sumama sa atin kahit na hindi siya interesado.

To make an effort to achieve a goal despite obstacles.

You need to force yourself to achieve your dream.

Kailangan mong magpilit para makuha ang iyong pangarap.

To push an issue or argument forcefully.

Sometimes, you really need to insist to be noticed by others.

Minsan, kailangan mo talagang magpilit upang mapansin ka ng iba.

to insist on what one wants

To push to obtain something desired.

magpilit sa gusto

force

Means tight or not loose existence or action.

pilit

to be stubborn or not listen to advice

Even after being told, he still insisted on not following the rules.

Kahit na sinabihan na siya, nagpilit pa rin siyang hindi sumunod sa rules.

forcing oneself to do something even if it’s unwanted or not the right situation

He forced himself to study even though he was extremely tired from work.

Nagpilit siyang mag-aral kahit sobrang pagod na siya mula sa trabaho.