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    Pagkamapilit (en. Obstinacy)

    pag-ka-ma-pi-lit

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The nature of being urgent or stubborn.
    His pressure caused a misunderstanding of the comrades.
    Ang kanyang pagkakamapilit ay nagdulot ng hindi pagkakaunawaan sa mga kasama.
    The effort to insist on an idea or opinion whether wrong or unsuitable.
    Because of his insistence, he does not listen to the advice of others.
    Dahil sa kanyang pagkakamapilit, hindi siya nakikinig sa payo ng iba.
    The attitude does not immediately appear in a fight or reason.
    People's pressure on their beliefs can lead to conflict.
    Ang pagkakamapilit ng mga tao sa kanilang paniniwala ay maaaring humantong sa hidwaan.

    Etymology

    From the word 'mapilit' with the prefix 'pagka'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    It's not easy to change his mind.
    This shows a person's stubbornness in their viewpoint.
    Hindi madaling mabago ang kanyang isip.

    Related Words

    forcing
    The action of compelling a person or situation.
    pamimilit
    perseverance
    The ability to endure or continue despite challenges.
    pagtitiyaga

    Slang Meanings

    too stubborn
    His stubbornness is too much; even though his decision is wrong, he still won't listen.
    Sobrang pagkamapilit niya, kahit na mali na yung desisyon niya, ayaw pa ring makinig.
    someone who is very determined
    When it comes to his plans, he is really very determined; he wants everything to go perfectly.
    Pagdating sa kanyang mga plano, talagang pagkamapilit siya, gusto niya ay walang palya.
    hard to convince
    No matter what you say, he is so set on his idea; it's hard to convince him.
    Kahit anong sabihin mo, pagkamapilit siya sa kanyang ideya, ang hirap makumbinsi.