Selection in Tagalog

“Select” in Tagalog translates to “pumili,” “piliin,” or “pili” — words expressing the act of choosing or picking from available options. These terms are fundamental in decision-making contexts and everyday Filipino communication.

Mastering the use of “select” in Tagalog helps learners understand how Filipinos express choice, preference, and decision-making in various social and professional contexts. Let’s dive into the comprehensive analysis below.

[Words] = Select

[Definition]:

• Select /sɪˈlekt/
• Verb 1: To carefully choose from a number of alternatives or options.
• Verb 2: To pick out or extract from a larger group based on specific criteria.
• Adjective 1: Of superior quality or carefully chosen; exclusive.

[Synonyms] = Pumili, Piliin, Pili, Mamili, Pagpilian, Pumilì, Magpili

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: Please select the best candidate from the list of applicants for this position.
Ex1_PH: Mangyaring pumili ng pinakamahusay na kandidato mula sa listahan ng mga aplikante para sa posisyong ito.

Ex2_EN: You can select any color you prefer for your new car interior.
Ex2_PH: Maaari mong piliin ang anumang kulay na gusto mo para sa interior ng iyong bagong kotse.

Ex3_EN: The teacher asked students to select three books from the library for their research project.
Ex3_PH: Hiniling ng guro sa mga estudyante na pumili ng tatlong libro mula sa aklatan para sa kanilang proyektong pananaliksik.

Ex4_EN: We need to select a restaurant for our anniversary dinner celebration.
Ex4_PH: Kailangan nating pumili ng restaurant para sa aming hapunan sa pagdiriwang ng anibersaryo.

Ex5_EN: Click here to select all the files you want to download from the server.
Ex5_PH: Pindutin dito upang piliin ang lahat ng mga file na nais mong i-download mula sa server.