Mapagpigil (en. Restraining)

ma-pag-pi-gil

Synonyms

Slang Meanings

stingy
He's so stingy; even when he has money, he doesn't bother to go out.
Sobrang mapagpigil niya, kahit may pera hindi siya nag-aasikaso para lumabas.
brake
Because of his self-restraint, he managed to save a big amount.
Yung dahil sa kanyang mapagpigil na ugali, nakapagsasave siya ng malaking halaga.
disciplined
He's disciplined, so he doesn't give in to the luxuries of life.
Mapagpigil siya kaya hindi siya nagpapadala sa mga luho ng buhay.