EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to force; to compel; to insist...
female worker...
work, job, labor...
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FIL: Gawin ang isang bagay nang labag sa kalooban ng isang tao; igiit ang isang bagay sa kabila ng pagtutol.
EN: to force; to compel; to insist
The verb form of 'pilit'. This is what your nanay does when she wants you to sing for the guests, or what you do to your friend para samahan ka sa K-pop concert. It's the art of 'convincing' someone against their will, often with a mix of emotional blackmail and the promise of libre. 'Sige na, please? Pilitin mo na siyang sumama!'
From pilit (force) + -in (verb suffix).
Often used to express coercion or strong persuasion. The object of the verb is the person being forced.
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🇵🇭 Huwag mong pilitin ang bata na kumain kung ayaw niya.
🇺🇸 Don't force the child to eat if they don't want to.
🇵🇭 Pilitin mo siyang sabihin ang totoo.
🇺🇸 Compel him to tell the truth.
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Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.