Nakapipigil (en. Controllable)

na-ka-pi-pi-gil

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Having the ability to restrain or hinder something or a situation.

His fear prevents him from talking to other people.

Ang kanyang takot ay nakapipigil sa kanya na makipag-usap sa ibang tao.

Indicating the ability to control emotions or behavior.

Discipline allows him to control his anger when someone fails him.

Ang disiplina ay nakapipigil sa kanyang galit kapag may nagkulang sa kanya.

Derived from the word 'pigil' meaning to hinder or suppress.

Self-controllable

Ability to control one's emotions or actions.

Nakapipigil sa sarili

hinder

The process of obstructing or suppressing something.

pigil

control

The power or ability to manage a situation or emotion.

kontrol

It stands in the way of blood from anger or annoyance.

I'm really getting annoyed by what he did, it's really hard to hold back!

Nakagigil na ako sa ginawa niya, nakapipigil talaga!

It is difficult to hold back feelings or emotions.

I didn't know it was like that, it's hard to hold back when I'm so happy!

Ganun pala yun, nakapipigil magpigil sa sobrang saya!