Paghihigpit (en. Tightening)

/pa-ghi-hig-pit/

Synonyms

tightening or inconvenience

It seems like life is getting tighter again, there's a lot of deductions from my salary.

Parang paghihigpit na naman ng buhay, ang daming bawas sa sahod.

strict rules

Because of the tightening of the rules, we can't just enter anymore.

Dahil sa paghihigpit ng mga patakaran, hindi na tayo basta-basta makakapasok.

control or being uptight

Don't be too strict, they also need to have fun!

Huwag ka masyadong magpaghihigpit, kailangan din nilang mag-enjoy!

tightening the belt (financially)

We need to tighten our belts, the prices of goods are so high right now.

Kailangan tayong magpaghigpit ng sinturon, ang mahal ng bilihin ngayon.