Pumilit (en. To insist)

pu-mi-lit

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The act of continuously forcing or pushing for a matter.

He insisted on getting what he wanted despite the obstacles.

Pumilit siya na makuha ang kanyang kagustuhan kahit na may mga hadlang.

The act of making a forced movement or action.

The parents insisted on enrolling their child in a prestigious school.

Nagpumilit ang mga magulang na ipasok ang kanyang anak sa prestihiyosong paaralan.

Repetition of something that is not desired by others.

Sometimes, we also need to insist on our rights.

Minsan, kailangan din nating pumilit para sa ating mga karapatan.

The word 'pumilit' originates from the root word 'pilit', which means forced or coerced action.

to insist on a decision

pushing to make a decision even if it's not desired by others

pumilit ng desisyon

forced

referring to an action that is compulsory or non-voluntary.

pilit

to insist or be stubborn

He insisted on getting what he wanted even though mom disagreed.

Pumilit siya na makuha ang gusto niya kahit ayaw ni mama.

to strive or persevere

He persevered in studying even though it was hard.

Pumilit siya sa pag-aaral kahit na mahirap.

to be overly stubborn

Why do you have to insist, shouldn't you be true to yourself?

Bakit kailangan mong pumilit, di ba dapat magpakatotoo ka?