Mapipigilan (en. Preventable)

ma-pi-pi-gi-lan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A form of the verb meaning can be prevented or unavoidable.

The events can be prevented if we come together for a solution.

Ang mga pangyayari ay mapipigilan kung tayo ay magsasama-sama para sa solusyon.

Refers to the ability or possibility to restrict something.

His actions can be prevented by the company's policies.

Ang kanyang mga aksyon ay mapipigilan ng mga patakaran ng kumpanya.

The narrative form of the word 'to prevent'.

The chaos can be stopped if we are willing to listen.

Mapipigilan ang kaguluhan kung tayo ay handang makinig.

This word originates from the root word 'pig' which means 'to stop' or 'to restrain'.

disease can be prevented

We can prevent the spread of disease through the right information.

mapipigilan ang sakit

disasters can be prevented

There are steps we must take to prevent disasters.

mapipigilan ang sakuna

stop

The root word describing the action of stopping or obstructing something.

pigilan

obstacle

Something that becomes an impediment or hindrance in a process or event.

hadlang

to escape from

Because of Jake, it seems like we can be prevented from leaving our house.

Dahil kay Jake, parang mapipigilan na naming makalabas sa aming bahay.

to suppress

With the help of the police, it seems that the bandits can be suppressed.

Sa tulong ng mga pulis, mukhang mapipigilan ang mga bandido.

to be obstructed

I hope he won't be obstructed in his dreams.

Sana hindi siya mapipigilan sa kanyang mga pangarap.