Pagpilitan (en. To force)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Forcing someone to do something they do not want to do.

Do not force your friend to join the trip if they are not interested.

Huwag mong pagpilitan ang iyong kaibigan na sumama sa lakad kung hindi siya interesado.

Doing something even if it goes against someone's will.

His forcing to study caused him a lot of stress.

Ang kanyang pagpilitan na mag-aral ay nagdulot ng labis na stress sa kanya.

The word 'pilit' originates from the root 'pilit' meaning forced or unsolicited.

You shouldn't force this

There should be consent and a person should not be forced.

Hindi mo ito dapat pagpilitan

forced

Indicates a forced action or effort.

pilit

strive

The effort to achieve something despite obstacles.

paghikbi

to strive for something despite obstacles

Force yourself to get the job you want even if it's tough.

Pagpilitan mo nang makuha ang gusto mong trabaho kahit na mahirap.

to insist or impose

You know, sometimes it's better not to insist on him.

Alam mo, minsan mas mabuti pang hindi na lang magpagpilitan sa kanya.

don't give up

No matter what happens, insist that you won't give up.

Kahit anong mangyari, pagpilitan mo na hindi susuko.