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    Pigil (en. Stop)

    pee-gil

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The act of stopping or hindering.
    There was a stop to his speaking because of nervousness.
    May pigil sa kanyang pagsasalita dahil sa kaba.
    To drop the pressure on something.
    We need a stop on the flow of water.
    Kailangan natin ng pigil sa daloy ng tubig.
    verb
    Indicates the act of stopping or restraining an action.
    You should stop yourself from getting angry.
    Dapat mong pigilin ang iyong sarili na hindi magalit.
    To provide a barrier or hindrance to something.
    His decision stopped their plan.
    Ang kanyang desisyon ay pumigil sa kanilang plano.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    control oneself
    to avoid making hasty decisions or actions
    pigil ang sarili
    suppress anger
    to avoid showing anger
    pigil ng galit

    Related Words

    hinder
    the act of stopping or hindering something.
    pigilan
    stop
    an order or means to halt progression.
    pahinto

    Slang Meanings

    Don't do or stop something.
    Just take it easy with your new crush, she might not be ready yet.
    Pigil-pigil lang sa bago mong crush, baka di pa siya ready.
    A way of stopping or blocking a situation.
    Stop the car in front of the crossing child.
    Pigil ang angkot sa harap ng batang naglalakad.
    Stop or lessen the movements or actions.
    Just take a chill, let's relax for now.
    Pigil lng, chill tayo muna.