Insist in Tagalog

Insist in Tagalog translates to “magpumilit,” “pilitin,” or “ipilit,” referring to the act of demanding firmly or persistently maintaining a position. Understanding how to express insistence in Tagalog helps navigate situations requiring determination and assertiveness in Filipino culture.

Explore the complete linguistic breakdown below to master the various contexts and applications of this essential term.

[Words] = Insist

[Definition]:

• Insist /ɪnˈsɪst/
• Verb 1: To demand something forcefully, not accepting refusal.
• Verb 2: To maintain or assert something firmly and persistently.
• Verb 3: To state or declare something emphatically as true or necessary.

[Synonyms] = Magpumilit, Pilitin, Ipilit, Manindigan, Magpatuloy, Magsikap, Manindigang mabuti, Ipagdiinan

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: She continued to insist that she was innocent despite all the evidence against her.
Ex1_PH: Nagpatuloy siyang magpumilit na siya ay walang sala sa kabila ng lahat ng ebidensya laban sa kanya.

Ex2_EN: My parents always insist that I call them when I arrive safely at my destination.
Ex2_PH: Lagi akong pinipilit ng aking mga magulang na tawagan sila kapag ligtas akong nakarating sa aking patutunguhan.

Ex3_EN: The customer began to insist on speaking with the manager about the poor service.
Ex3_PH: Nagsimulang magpumilit ang customer na makausap ang manager tungkol sa mahinang serbisyo.

Ex4_EN: He will insist on paying for dinner even though we invited him.
Ex4_PH: Ipipilit niya na siya ang magbabayad ng hapunan kahit na kami ang nag-imbita sa kanya.

Ex5_EN: The teacher had to insist that all students submit their assignments on time.
Ex5_PH: Kinailangan ng guro na ipilit na lahat ng mga estudyante ay magsumite ng kanilang mga takdang-aralin sa tamang oras.