Piliin (en. Choose)
/piˈli.in/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To carry out the process of selecting from a group of options.
You need to choose the right course for your future.
Kailangan mong piliin ang tamang kurso para sa iyong hinaharap.
To decide among possibilities.
At his age, he needs to choose what he wants to do in life.
Sa kanyang edad, kailangan niyang piliin kung ano ang gusto niyang gawin sa buhay.
To specify items that one wants to acquire.
Sometimes it's hard to choose what you should buy.
Minsan mahirap piliin kung ano ang dapat mong bilhin.
Etymology
From the word 'pili' meaning to choose or decide.
Common Phrases and Expressions
choose the right
to select the appropriate option or decision.
piliin ang tama
choose oneself
to decide for one's own benefit or desire.
piliin ang sarili
Related Words
choose
The word that describes the act of choosing.
pili
options
Choices or things that can be selected.
pagpipilian
Slang Meanings
to choose
Just choose the prettiest dress in the closet.
Piliin mo na lang yung pinakamagandang damit sa closet.
to pick
Pick already, because it's getting crowded here.
Magpili ka na, kasi andami nang nagsisiksikan dito.
to choose
Choose wisely, okay? You might regret it.
Choose wisely, ha? Baka magsisisi ka.