Magpitisyon (en. To petition)
/maɡ.pi.tis.jon/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To address an authority or representative to request something.
Let's petition for better facilities at the school.
Magpitisyon tayo para sa mas magandang pasilidad sa paaralan.
To provide a petition or letter containing statements from people requesting something.
The students decided to petition for a change in the policies.
Ang mga estudyante ay nagdesisyong magpitisyon para sa pagbabago ng mga patakaran.
To submit a statement of intent to an authority.
We need to petition for the project's funding.
Kailangan natin magpitisyon para sa pondo ng proyekto.
Etymology
from the word 'pitisyon' meaning desire or request.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to petition for rights
to request recognition or protection of rights
magpitisyon para sa karapatan
to jointly petition
to unite in requesting a goal
magpitisyon ng sama-sama
Related Words
petition
A document containing statements that request or ask an authority.
pitisyon
Slang Meanings
to argue
Don't argue with me, you won't win.
Huwag kang magpitisyon, hindi ka mananalo sa akin.
to be cocky
You're being too cocky, just stop.
Masyado ka nang magpitisyon, tumigil ka na.
to compete to show who’s better
Who's better, don't compete with me.
Sino ba ang mas magaling, huwag kang magpitisyon sa akin.