Panisil (en. To guard)

/pa.ni.sil/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A word that refers to the way of providing protection or perspective in a situation.
The guards' panisil helped keep the people safe.
Ang panisil ng mga guwardiya ay nakatulong upang mapanatiling ligtas ang mga tao.
verb
An action describing the act of providing protection.
We need people to panisil our community.
Kailangan natin ng mga tao na panisil sa ating komunidad.

Etymology

from the word 'sili' which means replacement or risk.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to guard an area
to establish security or protection in a specific location.
magpanisil ng lugar

Related Words

guard
A person assigned to provide security.
guwardiya
watch
A place or person being observed to maintain safety.
bantayan

Slang Meanings

covering or closing
Oh no, we need to panisil the window because it's raining!
Naku, kailangan na nating panisil ang bintana kasi umuulan!
closing a conversation or topic
Let's panisil that, it's getting boring!
Panisilan na lang natin yan, nakaka-bored na!
quick ending
Maybe we need to panisil the meeting if there's nothing else to discuss.
Baka kailangan na nating panisil ang meeting kung wala nang ibang pag-uusapan.