Puwersahin (en. Force)

/puˈwɛrsaˌhin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Indicates the use of force or power to compel a person or thing.

Force him to do the right thing.

Puwerahin mo siya na gawin ang tama.

Indicates the action of forcibly bringing about a result.

They are forced to leave the house.

Sila ay puwersahin upang umalis sa bahay.

Enforcement of something despite opposition.

Sometimes you really have to force kids to learn to swim.

Minsan kailangan talagang puwerahin ang mga bata na matutong lumangoy.

from the word 'force' meaning strength or power.

force to leave

making someone leave without objection.

puwersahing umalis

force the decision

forcing someone to make a certain decision.

puwersahin ang desisyon

force

Refers to the strength or power that can be used to achieve a goal.

pwersa

forced

Indicates a necessary or compelled occurrence or action.

sapilitang

to force

Force him to join us for the outing this weekend.

Puwerasahin mo siya na sumama sa atin sa outing sa weekend.

to pressure

We need to pressure this to get the approval.

Kailangan natin itong i-pressure para makuha ang approval.

to coerce

Why are you coercing him into this? It's so forced already!

Bakit mo siya puwersahin sa ganitong bagay? Pilit na pilit na nga!