Pumiling (en. To choose)

/pu·mi·ling/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that refers to selecting from several options.
Choose a book you want to read.
Pumiling ka ng libro na nais mong basahin.
The act of identifying a specific thing or person from others.
Let's choose a color for our house.
Pumili tayo ng kulay para sa ating bahay.
Choosing that involves consideration or evaluation.
Sometimes it's hard to choose when there are many good options.
Minsan mahirap pumiling kung maraming magagandang opsyon.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

choose the right decision
the process of making the right choice.
pumili ng tamang desisyon
choose the better option
the act of deciding on a better choice.
pumili ng mas mabuti

Related Words

choose
Root word of 'pumiling'; means 'to select' or 'to determine'.
pili
options
Things that can be chosen.
pagpipilian

Slang Meanings

Choose something nice
Just choose something you like.
Pumili ka na lang ng bagay na gusto mo.
Shop or pick
Let's shop for our favorite food!
Mamili na tayo ng paborito nating pagkain!