Pigilin (en. Restrain)

/piˈɡilin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

This is a form of verb meaning to hinder or restrain something or an action.

We need to restrain our emotions in times of conflict.

Kailangan nating pigilin ang ating mga emosyon sa oras ng hidwaan.

It can refer to suppressing an action or behavior.

Restrain yourself from getting angry at him.

Pigilin mo ang iyong sarili na magalit sa kanya.

Refers to adjusting or managing a situation.

Sometimes we need to restrain ourselves for the sake of others.

Minsan, kailangan nating pigilin ang ating mga sarili para sa kapakanan ng iba.

Restrain your anger

To not show anger or frustration.

Pigilin ang galit

Restrain the emotions

To not let the emotional reaction overflow.

Pigilin ang emosyon

restrain

A noun meaning hindrance or suppression of an action.

pigil

Stop without a fight; just give up.

Let's just hold back our anger, it's not worth it.

Pigilin na lang natin ang galit, hindi worth it.

Hold back yourself; plans won't push through.

Just hold back from saying the truth, they might get mad.

Pigilin mo na lang ang pagkasabi ng totoo, baka magalit sila.

Be careful; need to consider.

In this situation, we need to hold back our words.

Sa ganitong sitwasyon, kailangan nating pigilin ang ating mga salita.