To insist (tl. Pumilit)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Siya ay pumilit na makuha ang laruan.
He insisted on getting the toy.
Context: daily life Pumilit siya na umuwi ng maaga.
She insisted on going home early.
Context: daily life Ang bata ay pumilit na makuha ang kendi.
The child insisted on getting the candy.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Napagpasyahan niyang pumilit sa kanyang mga magulang na bumili ng bagong telepono.
He decided to insist to his parents to buy a new phone.
Context: family Lumapit siya sa guro upang pumilit na baguhin ang kanyang marka.
He approached the teacher to insist on changing his grade.
Context: school Naging matatag siya at pumilit sa kanyang desisyon sa kabila ng mga tatakbo.
He stood firm and insisted on his decision despite the challenges.
Context: work Advanced (C1-C2)
Sa kanyang talumpati, pumilit siyang ilabas ang mga katotohanan na dapat malaman ng lahat.
In his speech, he insisted on bringing out the truths that everyone should know.
Context: society Bagamat ang mga tao ay nag-aalangan, pumilit siya na ipaglaban ang kanyang pananaw.
Even though people were hesitant, she insisted on defending her viewpoint.
Context: debate Minsan, kailangan mong pumilit upang makamit ang iyong mga layunin.
Sometimes, you need to insist to achieve your goals.
Context: motivation