The past tense of "to choose." This is what happens when you finally pick a flavor at the milk tea shop after staring at the menu for 10 minutes. It's also a major source of "hugot." "Sa dami ng tao sa mundo, bakit siya pa ang **pinili** mo?" (Of all the people in the world, why did you **choose** him/her?). It can be a triumph (you were chosen for the job!) or a tragedy (you weren't the one chosen).