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    Pagpipigil (en. Restraint)

    pag-pi-pi-gil

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The ability to suppress one's feelings or desires.
    Restraint is necessary to control your anger.
    Kailangan ang pagpipigil upang makontrol ang iyong galit.
    The process of stopping or halting something.
    Restraint is important in this situation.
    Ang pagpipigil sa sarili ay mahalaga sa pagkakataong ito.
    The act of avoiding undesirable behaviors.
    His restraint led to his success.
    Ang kanyang pagpipigil ay nagbigay-daan sa kanyang tagumpay.

    Etymology

    The word 'pagpipigil' originates from the root word 'pigil,' meaning 'to stop' or 'to suppress.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    self-restraint
    The ability to control oneself and one's emotions.
    pagpipigil sa sarili

    Related Words

    stop
    A root word meaning 'to stop' or 'to suppress.'
    pigil
    control
    The ability to manage situations or emotions.
    kontrol

    Slang Meanings

    self-control
    I really need some self-control because I always get distracted from studying.
    Kailangan ko talaga ng pipigil kasi lagi na lang akong nabibitin sa pag-aaral.
    later
    Just hold off, it’s not yet time to party.
    Pagpipigil lang dapat, hindi pa panahon para mag-party.
    a little patience
    That’s how it is, you just need to hold back, just a little patience.
    Ganoon talaga, may pagpipigil, konting tiyaga lang.
    sacrifice
    Sometimes holding back is necessary, even if it’s hard.
    Ang pagpipigil minsan ay kailangan, kahit mahirap.