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    Pagpupumilit (en. Insistence)

    pag-pu-pu-milit

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The act of insisting or forcing an issue.
    His insistence on attending the wedding surprised his family.
    Ang kanyang pagpupumilit na dumalo sa kasal ay labis na ikinagulat ng kanyang pamilya.
    Striving to enforce one's desire despite opposition.
    The insistence on passing this law caused significant conflict.
    Ang pagpupumilit na ipasa ang batas na ito ay nagdulot ng malaking alitan.

    Etymology

    From the root word 'pumilit' with the prefix 'pag-'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    insistence on getting what one wants
    Making every effort to achieve one's desires.
    pagpupumilit na makuha ang gusto

    Related Words

    to insist
    The act of pressing or expressing a strong desire.
    pumilit

    Slang Meanings

    Determined effort no matter what
    Really pushing to finish studies despite the difficulty.
    Pagpupumilit talagang makatapos ng pag-aaral kahit sobrang hirap.
    Doing something despite opposition
    It seems like a struggle to hop on the bandwagon despite everyone’s reluctance.
    Mukhang pagpupumilit na ipasok sa bandwagon kahit ayaw ng lahat.
    Not giving up no matter how hard it gets
    The determination of athletes in their training is admirable.
    Ang pagpupumilit ng mga atleta sa kanilang training ay kahanga-hanga.
    Overwhelmingly confronting fate
    Despite his effort, it seems nothing good is happening in his business.
    Sa kabila ng kanyang pagpupumilit, tila walang magandang nangyayari sa negosyo niya.