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    Pumiglas (en. To struggle)

    /puˈmiglas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The act of escaping or nullifying a situation.
    When he struggled, he managed to free himself from the hold on him.
    Nang siya'y pumiglas, nagawa niyang makawala sa pagkakahawak sa kanya.
    The act of trying to break free or escape from something.
    Sometimes, you need to struggle free from the obstacles in your life.
    Minsan, kailangan mong pumiglas mula sa mga hadlang sa iyong buhay.
    An action representing strength or effort.
    He did not give up, he continued to struggle through the challenges.
    Hindi siya sumuko, patuloy siyang pumiglas sa mga pagsubok.

    Etymology

    The word 'pumiglas' is derived from the root word 'siglas' meaning 'strength' or 'vigor'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to struggle free from a hold
    to escape from being restrained
    pumiglas mula sa pagkakahawak
    to struggle against hardship
    to fight against difficulties
    pumiglas sa kahirapan

    Related Words

    vigor
    The state of being lively or full of energy.
    sigla
    fight
    The activity of battling or fighting.
    laban

    Slang Meanings

    to help or intervene
    He intervened in their conversation even though he wasn't involved.
    Nag-pumiglas siya sa usapan nila kahit hindi siya kasali.
    to argue or dispute
    Don't argue with people, they might get angry.
    Huwag kang pumiglas sa mga tao, baka magalit sila.