Magpirmi (en. To settle)

mɑɡˈpirmi

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of staying in one place.
Just stay at home while it's raining.
Magpirmi ka na lang sa bahay habang umuulan.
Being still or immobile.
You need to stay still if you want to take a good picture.
Kailangan mong magpirmi kung gusto mong makakuha ng magandang litrato.
Stopping at a location or situation.
He moved to another town and had to settle.
Lumipat siya sa ibang bayan at napilitan siyang magpirmi.

Etymology

derived from the root word 'pirmi' meaning 'to stay' or 'to remain' in one place.

Common Phrases and Expressions

stay in one place
to remain or stop at a specific location.
magpirmi sa isang lugar

Related Words

permanent
an adjective meaning 'always happening' or 'remaining'.
pirmi
to stay
verb meaning 'do not leave' or 'remain in one place'.
manatili

Slang Meanings

to have fun or enjoy
Just hang out here, let's sing!
Magpirmi ka na lang dito, kumanta tayo!
to stay in one place
Come on, let's hang out at the mall later.
Tara, magpirmi tayo sa mall mamaya.
just stay inside
Just stay home, it's raining.
Magpirmi ka na lang bahay, umuulan.