Pagkapilipit (en. Twisting)

pag-ka-pi-li-pit

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state or condition of being twisted or tangled.
The twisting of the rope made it difficult for him to walk.
Ang pagkapilipit ng gaan ay nagdulot ng kahirapan sa kanyang paglakad.
Having confusion or misunderstanding.
The twisting of his words led to misunderstandings.
Ang pagkapilipit sa kanyang mga salita ay nagdala ng hindi pagkakaintindihan.
A condition where things are disorganized or reversed.
The confusion of ideas complicates their project.
Ang pagkapilipit ng mga ideya ay nagpapahirap sa kanilang proyekto.

Etymology

From the root word 'pilipit' meaning 'twisted' or 'confused'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

twisting of the mind
The state of being confused or unable to think clearly.
pagkapilipit ng isip
twisting of words
The confusion caused by unclear statements.
pagkapilipit ng mga salita

Related Words

crooked
Referring to something that is not straight or bent.
baluktot
confusion
A state of misunderstanding or muddled thinking.
kalituhan

Slang Meanings

struggle or trial
The twists and turns of life are not a barrier for him.
Ang pagkapilipit ng buhay ay hindi hadlang para sa kanya.
messy situation
It's like the twists in our plans; it's hard to finish.
Parang ang pagkapilipit sa mga plano namin, ang hirap tapusin.
strange occurrence
When there's a twist, there's always some drama.
Kapag may pagkapilipit, laging may drama.