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    Pinilit (en. Forced)

    /piˈnilit/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A form of the verb that expresses an action done forcibly.
    He was forced to join the trip even though he didn't want to.
    Pinilit niyang sumama sa biyahe kahit ayaw niya.
    Used to express an action that has no choice.
    The students were forced to finish the homework.
    Pinilit ang mga estudyante na tapusin ang takdang-aralin.
    Shows pressure or force in a situation.
    The situation forced him to change his decision.
    Pinilit ng sitwasyon na magbago siya ng desisyon.

    Etymology

    derived from the root word 'pilit'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    forced decision
    a decision made under compulsion
    pinilit na desisyon

    Related Words

    forced
    The word means 'forcing' or 'straining' in a situation.
    pilit
    effort
    The act of striving to achieve something despite difficulties.
    pagsusumikap

    Slang Meanings

    forced
    I forced him to come even though he didn't want to.
    Pinilit ko siyang sumama kahit ayaw niya.
    reluctantly made to do something
    I was just forced to do that because I was too lazy to study.
    Pinilit lang akong gawin 'yan dahil tinatamad akong mag-aral.
    done out of obligation
    It seems like it was done out of obligation without enthusiasm.
    Parang pinagpilitang gawin na walang gana.