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    Tumili (en. To choose)

    /tuˈmili/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action of choosing or selecting from different options.
    He chose a dress to wear to the town.
    Tumili siya ng damit na isuot sa bayan.
    To decide or make a decision.
    He found it difficult to choose the right answer in the exam.
    Nahirapan siyang tumili ng tamang sagot sa pagsusulit.
    To perform a selection.
    The people chose fruits at the market.
    Tumili ng mga prutas ang mga tao sa palengke.

    Etymology

    From the word 'tili' meaning to choose or select.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to choose flowers
    to select flowers from others.
    tumili ng bulaklak
    to choose from the options
    to select from different choices.
    tumili sa mga pagpipilian

    Related Words

    select
    Refers to the act of choosing or selection.
    pili
    to select
    Synonymous with tumili; means to make a choice.
    pumili

    Slang Meanings

    to be choosy or selective
    He chose his good friends in his life.
    Tumili siya ng mabuting kaibigan sa kanyang buhay.
    to choose or select wisely
    You should pick good clothes before going to the party.
    Dapat tumili ka ng mabuting damit bago pumunta sa party.
    to decide or make a choice
    He has already chosen which university he will attend.
    Tumili na siya kung aling unibersidad ang papasukan niya.