Papiliin (en. To be chosen)

/pɑ.piˈliː.in/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Action of deciding or choosing from others.
I will let you choose between these two dresses.
Papiliin kita sa dalawang mga damit na ito.
Promise or decision related to choosing.
We will choose the candidates for the position.
Papiliin natin ang mga kandidato para sa posisyon.
Carrying out necessary steps to choose.
Your teachers will let you choose your projects.
Papiliin ka ng iyong mga guro sa mga proyekto.

Etymology

from the root word 'pili' meaning 'to choose' and 'iin' which connects to the action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

let you choose
to give the opportunity to choose
papiliin ka

Related Words

choose
root word meaning to choose or to select.
pili

Slang Meanings

you'll be chosen from many options
I will let you choose from what you like, which one is better for you?
Papiliin kita sa mga gusto mo, alin ang mas okay sa'yo?
will give you a chance to choose
If you don't like one, I'll let you choose another.
Kung ayaw mo ng isa, papiliin kita ng iba.
saying there’s no one else, just you
I'm looking for a partner, but I’ll just choose the sensible one.
Hanap ako ng jowa, pero papiliin ko na lang ang matino.