Force in Tagalog

“Force” in Tagalog is commonly translated as “puwersa” (physical power or strength) or “lakas” (strength, power). It can also mean “pilitin” when used as a verb meaning to compel or coerce someone. The word carries meanings related to power, strength, and compulsion in Filipino.

Discover the various ways to express “force” in Tagalog and learn how to use it effectively in different contexts.

[Words] = Force

[Definition]:

• Force /fɔːrs/
• Noun 1: Physical strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement.
• Noun 2: Coercion or compulsion, especially with the use or threat of violence.
• Noun 3: A group of people organized for a particular purpose, especially military personnel.
• Verb 1: To make someone do something against their will.
• Verb 2: To achieve or bring about something by effort or compulsion.

[Synonyms] = Puwersa, Lakas, Pwersa, Kapangyarihan, Pilitin, Sapilitan

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The force of the wind knocked down several trees during the storm.
• Ex1_PH: Ang puwersa ng hangin ay nakabuwal ng ilang puno sa panahon ng bagyo.

• Ex2_EN: The police force arrived quickly at the scene of the crime.
• Ex2_PH: Ang pwersa ng pulisya ay dumating kaagad sa lugar ng krimen.

• Ex3_EN: They tried to force him to sign the contract against his will.
• Ex3_PH: Sinubukan nilang pilitin siyang pumirma sa kontrata laban sa kanyang kalooban.

• Ex4_EN: We had to force the door open because the lock was broken.
• Ex4_PH: Kinailangan naming puwersahin ang pinto upang mabuksan dahil sira ang kandado.

• Ex5_EN: The force of gravity keeps us grounded on Earth.
• Ex5_PH: Ang puwersa ng grabidad ay nagpapanatili sa atin na nakadikit sa lupa.