Makapigil (en. To stop)

/makapigil/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Means to perform an action that can stop or hinder another action.
His voice can stop people from moving forward.
Ang kanyang boses ay makapigil sa mga tao mula sa pag-usad.
Represents the ability or power to restrain something.
There are words that can stop a person's anger.
May mga salitang makapigil sa galit ng isang tao.
Restraint caused by an emotion or feeling.
Fear can stop his steps.
Ang takot ay makapigil sa kanyang mga hakbang.

Common Phrases and Expressions

breath-taking
Means a very heavy situation that seems to take one's breath away.
makapigil-hininga

Related Words

stop
A word that describes the act of restraining or stopping.
pigil
halt
The condition of stopping progress or action.
hinto

Slang Meanings

super exciting or astounding thing
Moira's performance was so thrilling!
Yung performance ni Moira, ang makapigil-sinden!
unbelievable or anxiety-inducing
The plot twist in the movie was truly breathtaking!
Yung plot twist sa movie, talagang makapigil-hininga!