From root: higpit
Usage Note
Mahigpit is used to describe physical tightness, like a knot, or a person who enforces rules strictly.
Examples
" Mahigpit ang tali ng bag. "
Natural Translation
The bag's strap is tight.
Literal Translation
Tight the strap of bag.
" Mahigpit ang aming guro. "
Natural Translation
Our teacher is strict.
Literal Translation
Strict the our teacher.
" Mahigpit ang mga patakaran sa paaralan, ngunit naiintindihan ng mga mag-aaral na ito ay para sa kanilang kaligtasan. "
Natural Translation
The rules at the school are strict, but the students understand that they are for their own safety.
Literal Translation
Strict the rules in school, but understood of-the students that this is for their safety.
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