Pagkagipit (en. Pressure)

/paɡaˈɡipɪt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A condition of intense hardship or being trapped.

Due to the pressure of the situation, he was forced to seek help.

Dahil sa pagkagipit ng sitwasyon, napilitan siyang humingi ng tulong.

Feeling of having significant responsibility or stress.

The pressure in his job caused him great anxiety.

Ang pagkagipit sa kanyang trabaho ay nagdulot sa kanya ng matinding pag-aalala.

Having limited options in a decision.

In the pressure of his decisions, he couldn't decide well.

Sa pagkagipit ng kanyang mga desisyon, hindi siya makapagpasya ng maayos.

missed opportunities

Pressure caused by not trying or acting at the right time.

napag-iwanan ng pagkakataon

under pressure

Experiencing pressure from expectations and responsibilities.

nasa ilalim ng pressure

stress

A state of fatigue or tension caused by being trapped or necessity.

stress

strive

To muster the courage to face a complicated situation.

sikapin

in a tough situation

I'm really in a bind, I have no other choice but to borrow money.

Pagkagipit na talaga ako, wala na akong ibang choice kundi mangutang.

stress or pressure

I feel so pressured at work.

Sobrang pagkagipit na ang nararamdaman ko sa trabaho.

lack of funds

Due to being strapped for cash, I decided to sell some old stuff.

Dahil sa pagkagipit, nagdesisyon akong magbenta ng mga lumang gamit.

a problem that you don't know how to solve

I'm really stuck in his situation; it's really bad.

Ang pagkagipit ko sa kanyang sitwasyon ay talagang malala.