Pamimilig (en. Selection)
pamiˈmilɪg
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of choosing something from others.
The selection of suitable candidates is important in the elections.
Ang pamimilig ng mga tamang kandidato ay mahalaga sa halalan.
An activity that involves paying attention to options.
The selection of fruits in the market is fun.
Ang pamimilig ng mga prutas sa pamilihan ay masaya.
An operation that may refer to the inference of desired outcomes.
Selection is important in decision-making.
Mahalaga ang pamimilig sa pagbuo ng mga desisyon.
Etymology
This word originates from the root word 'pilì' which means 'to choose' or 'to select'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
selection of clothes
the process of selecting clothes for wearing
pamimilig ng damit
selection of fruits
the process of choosing fruits from options
pamimilig ng prutas
Related Words
choose
The word used for the method of choosing.
pilì
option
A word referring to choices or alternatives.
pili
Slang Meanings
Going back and forth
Oh, that's just pamimilig, they always fight and then get back together.
Eh, pamimilig lang yan, lagi na lang nag-aaway tapos magkaayos din.
Trying to be cute
Don't be too pamimilig, you might come off as overly dramatic.
Huwag kang masyadong pamimilig, baka magmukha kang maarte.
Cheesy
Wow, your lines are so pamimilig, it's like you're in a soap opera!
Grabe, sobrang pamimilig ng mga sinasabi mo, para kang nasa telenovela!