Pagmithian (en. Goal)

/paɡˈmithjan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Something that is desired or dreamed of.
His aspiration is to become a doctor.
Ang kanyang pagmithian ay maging isang doktor.
A goal that one wishes to achieve.
We should have aspirations in life.
Dapat tayong magkaroon ng pagmithian sa buhay.
Aspiration or ambition.
The students' goal is to succeed in their studies.
Ang pagmithian ng mga estudyante ay magtagumpay sa kanilang mga pag-aaral.

Etymology

Root word: mithiin

Common Phrases and Expressions

Succeed in aspirations
Successfully achieve goals.
Magtagumpay sa pagmithian
Promote aspirations
Support or encourage goals.
Itaguyod ang pagmithian

Related Words

goal
Something desired or sought.
mithiin
effort
The active effort to achieve a goal.
pagsisikap

Slang Meanings

dreams that are hard to achieve
Becoming a celebrity seems like just a dream, but you have to study hard.
Parang pagmithian lang ang maging artista, pero dapat mag-aral ng mabuti.
impossible aspiration
I thought I could achieve my dream scholarship, but there’s so much competition.
Akala ko kaya kong makuha 'yung pagmithian kong scholarship, pero ang daming kompetisyon.
fantasy or illusion
My dreams feel like fairy tales that will never happen.
Yung mga pagmithian ko parang mga fairy tales na hindi mangyayari.