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    Pagpigil (en. Restraint)

    /pagˈpiɡil/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The act of restraining or preventing something.
    He was able to demonstrate self-restraint despite the temptations.
    Nagawa niyang ipakita ang pagpigil sa sarili sa kabila ng mga tukso.
    A process of controlling emotions or actions.
    Restraint of anger is important in effective communication.
    Ang pagpigil sa galit ay mahalaga sa maayos na komunikasyon.
    Expresses limitation or prohibition of something.
    The authorities' restraint on political actions caused unrest.
    Ang pagpigil ng mga awtoridad sa pulitikal na mga pagkilos ay nagdulot ng labanan.

    Etymology

    The term 'pagpigil' originates from the root word 'pigil' meaning 'to restrain' or 'to prevent.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    emotional restraint
    The ability to control one's emotions.
    pagpigil sa emosyon
    self-restraint
    The ability to restrain one's own desires or actions.
    pagpigil sa sarili

    Related Words

    prevent
    A verb meaning to hinder or stop something.
    pigilan
    to restrain
    A root word meaning to hinder or deny.
    pigil

    Slang Meanings

    suppression or control
    I need to hold back on eating sweets even though they're so delicious!
    Kailangan kong magpigil sa pagkain ng sweets kahit sobrang sarap!
    self-control or self-discipline
    I just have to hold back my tears even though it hurts so much.
    Pigil lang ako sa pag-iyak kahit sobrang sakit na.
    stop
    He said, 'Hold it, you're saying too much!'
    Sabi niya, 'Pigil na, ang dami mong sinasabi!'