Pitisyon (en. Petition)
pi-ti-syon
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A formal request or demand submitted to an authority.
They submitted a petition against the new law.
Nagsumite sila ng pitisyon laban sa bagong batas.
A formal document containing signatures from people requesting a specific action.
They needed thousands of signatures for their petition.
Kinailangan nila ang libu-libong lagda para sa kanilang pitisyon.
An act of asking for intercession or prayer for a specific purpose.
His petition is for peace in the country.
Ang kanyang pitisyon ay para sa kapayapaan sa bansa.
Etymology
Prayer/Deep Tagalog
Common Phrases and Expressions
people's petition
A group of requests or demands from the people.
pitisyon ng mga tao
petition for change
A request aimed at implementing change.
pitisyon para sa pagbabago
Related Words
gathering
The process of collecting signatures to support a petition.
pangalap
activism
An act aimed at achieving certain goals through action.
aktibismo
Slang Meanings
Be lively
It feels great to be a pitisyon, as if there are no problems at all.
Ang sarap maging pitisyon, para bang walang kaproble-problema.
Cool person
You're like a pitisyon, so chill!
Parang pitisyon ka, ang chill mo lang!
Fearless
Go ahead, be a pitisyon, fearless of danger!
Sige lang, pitisyon ka, walang takot sa panganib!