Pamispis (en. Willpower)

pah-mees-pis

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The ability or determination of a person to persevere despite challenges.

Willpower is needed to achieve success in life.

Kailangan ng pamispis upang makamit ang tagumpay sa buhay.

A type of strength that empowers a person to face trials.

Willpower is essential for athletes pursuing their goals.

Ang pamispis ay mahalaga sa mga atleta na nagtataguyod ng kanilang mga hangarin.

The acceptance of doubts and the effort to overcome them.

Despite many obstacles, his willpower remained unshaken.

Sa kabila ng maraming pagsubok, ang kanyang pamispis ay hindi natinag.

Root word: 'mispis'

has willpower

has the ability to persevere despite challenges

may pamispis

lacking willpower

lacking sufficient determination or easily giving up

kulang sa pamispis

effort

The endeavor that motivates a person to complete tasks.

sikap

endeavor

The effort to do what is necessary to achieve a goal.

pagsusumikap

A chaotic or messy situation.

Wow, this place is such a mess, it looks like something chaotic happened.

Grabe, ang pamispis ng lugar na ‘to, parang may nangyaring gulo.

Lack of a proper plan.

Because of that, our event is a mess; we didn't secure a good speaker.

Kaya tuloy, pamispis ang event namin, wala kaming nakuha na maayos na speaker.

Very messy or disorganized situation.

I’m with Juan, but our time together is a mess; there's no clear communication.

Kasama ko si Juan, pero pamispis ang ating pagsasama, walang maayos na usapan.