Pumili (en. To choose)

pu-mi-li

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An act or action of choosing from options.

You need to choose the right path in your life.

Kailangan mong pumili ng tamang landas sa iyong buhay.

Referring to a specific item or person from a group.

Choose the books you want to read.

Pumili ka ng mga libro na nais mong basahin.

Deciding on something from two or more choices.

It's hard to choose between two offers.

Mahirap pumili sa pagitan ng dalawang alok.

Formed from the root word 'pili' which means 'to choose or select.'

to choose better

to make a better choice

pumili ng mas mabuti

to choose right

to make the right choice

pumili ng tama

pili

'Select' or 'chosen.'

pili

pagpili

The process of choosing one or more items or people.

pagpili

to choose

I need to choose what outfit I'm going to wear later.

Kailangan ko nang pumili kung anong damit ang susuotin ko mamaya.

to shop

Of course, I'm going to shop for a DIY gift for my friend.

Siyempre, mamimili ako ng DIY na regalo para sa kaibigan ko.

to pick

Go ahead, just pick from our options.

Sige, pick ka na lang sa mga options natin.

to choose (slang for liking)

I really like that cute dress you picked.

Bet na bet ko na pumili yung pa-cute na dress.