Pagpilit (en. Coercion)

pahg-pee-lit

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The act of doing something against a person's will.

The coercion to study even when you are tired is part of your responsibility.

Ang pagpilit na mag-aral kahit na ikaw ay pagod ay bahagi ng iyong responsibilidad.

The effort to impose one's own viewpoint or decision on others.

It is not good to coerce others with his opinion.

Hindi maganda ang pagpilit ng kanyang opinyon sa kanila.

Root word: pilit

self-coercion

The pushing of oneself to do something despite difficulties.

pagpilit sa sarili

coerced

A term referring to something that is imposed or forced.

pilit

forcing oneself despite reluctance

Wow, your pushing him to join even though he doesn't want to!

Grabe, ang pagpilit mo sa kanya na sumama, eh ayaw nga niya!

insisting to get what one wants

Don't be too forceful with them; it should come naturally.

Huwag kang masyadong magpagpilit sa kanila; dapat ay maging natural lang.

overacting or excessive effort

Your presentation had too much forcing, it's a bit over the top.

Ang daming pagpilit sa presentation mo, medyo OA na.