Pilit (en. Forced)

/ˈpɪlɪt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To perform something beyond what is appropriate or natural.

Due to necessity, they forced themselves to complete the project.

Dahil sa pangangailangan, pilit nilang tinapos ang proyekto.

adjective

Indicates something done or occurred without desire or heavy adherence.

His arguments seem forced since he lacks sufficient evidence.

Ang kanyang mga argumento ay nagmumukhang pilit dahil wala siyang sapat na ebidensya.

Lacking a natural flow; occurred due to need.

Her smile seems forced despite her sadness.

Tila pilit ang kanyang ngiti sa kabila ng kanyang kalungkutan.

Derived from the root word 'pilit' which means forced implementation or pushing.

forced to move

To act or progress even with obstacles or difficulties.

pilit na gagalaw

forced effort

A situation where something is done with excessive effort or unnaturally.

pilit-pilit

Intentionally or forcibly doing something even if one doesn't want to.

He was forced to talk to him even though he didn't want to.

Napilitan siyang makipag-usap sa kanya kahit na ayaw niya.

No choice, still trying.

Even though it hurt, he still took the exam.

Kahit masakit, pilit pa rin niyang kinuha ang exam.

Seems forced.

Sometimes, the joy in pretending to be happy in a sad situation feels forced.

Minsan, pilit ang saya sa tawang masaya sa malungkot na sitwasyon.