Matilihan (en. To be decided)

/ma-ti-li-han/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action or state of making a decision that may occur.
Soon, the best decision will be to be decided.
Sa lalong madaling panahon, matilihan na ang pinakamainam na desisyon.
The process of making a choice from different options.
Parents must first decide which school their child will attend.
Ang mga magulang ay kailangan munang matilihan kung anong paaralan ang papasukan ng kanilang anak.
After thorough contemplation, a solution must be decided.
After three hours of discussion, they were able to decide on the appropriate course of action.
Matapos ang tatlong oras ng usapan, sila ay nakapag-matilihan na ng nararapat na hakbang.

Etymology

Formed from the root word 'matili' meaning to decide or choose.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to decide correctly
to make the right decision or choice.
matilihan ng tama
to decide on time
to make a decision or choice in a timely manner.
matilihan sa oras

Related Words

decision
The result of making a choice or decision.
desisyon
options
The choices available to choose from.
pagpipilian

Slang Meanings

To have fun or enjoy oneself
Come on, let's have fun at the mall later!
Tara, matilihan tayo sa mall mamaya!
To have fun with friends
Our hangout is always fun every weekend.
Palaging matilihan ang tambayan namin tuwing weekend.