Mapagpigil (en. Restraining)

ma-pag-pi-gil

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
careful not to engage in something
He is a restraining person who always thinks before acting.
Siya ay isang mapagpigil na tao na laging nag-iisip bago kumilos.
capable of stopping or preventing undesirable situations
Restraining behavior helps avoid conflicts.
Ang mapagpigil na pag-uugali ay nakatutulong sa pag-iwas sa mga alitan.
shows discipline and self-control
Restraining people do not easily succumb to temptations.
Ang mga mapagpigil na tao ay hindi basta-basta sumusunod sa mga tukso.

Etymology

from the root word 'pigil' meaning 'to restrain' or 'to prevent' combined with the prefix 'mapag-' indicating the ability to perform such action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

restraining behavior
behavior of having the ability to control oneself and situations.
mapagpigil na pag-uugali

Related Words

stop
the behavior of resisting undesirable desires or influences.
pigil
discipline
the ability to enforce rules upon oneself.
disiplina

Slang Meanings

stingy
He's so stingy; even when he has money, he doesn't bother to go out.
Sobrang mapagpigil niya, kahit may pera hindi siya nag-aasikaso para lumabas.
brake
Because of his self-restraint, he managed to save a big amount.
Yung dahil sa kanyang mapagpigil na ugali, nakapagsasave siya ng malaking halaga.
disciplined
He's disciplined, so he doesn't give in to the luxuries of life.
Mapagpigil siya kaya hindi siya nagpapadala sa mga luho ng buhay.