Pagkamahigpit (en. Strictness)

/pag-ka-ma-hig-pit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The state of being strict or rigid compliance with rules or regulations.

The strictness of the teachers in school brings discipline to the students.

Ang pagkamahigpit ng mga guro sa paaralan ay nagdudulot ng disiplina sa mga estudyante.

The level of control or authority enforced in a situation.

Due to the strictness of security, people cannot enter without permission.

Dahil sa pagkamahigpit ng seguridad, hindi makapasok ang mga tao nang walang permiso.

the term 'mahigpit' comes from the root word 'higpit' meaning tight or strict

strict adherence to rules

The rigid following of rules or regulations.

pagkamahigpit sa mga alituntunin

tightness

The characteristic of being tight or strict.

higpit

diligent

The quality of being zealous or diligent in something.

masigasig

super serious or strict

Our teacher is really strict; late assignments are not allowed!

Yung teacher namin, pagkamahigpit talaga, bawal ang late na assignments!

strict adherence to rules

Here in school, they are very strict with the rules; you really have to follow them!

Dito sa school, pagkamahigpit ang pagbibigay nila ng rules, kailangan talaga sundin!

tension or pressure in the environment

I felt the pressure in the atmosphere during exam week.

Naramdaman ko yung pagkamahigpit sa atmospera nung exam week.