pili
pilì with stress marks
chosen; select
Also means
Pili can also refer to a species of nut-bearing tree (Canarium ovatum) native to the Philippines.
Usage Note
Pili describes things or people that have been carefully handpicked for their superior quality or specific preference. It is a common term used in daily conversation to highlight that something belongs to a select, premium group.
Examples
" Pili ang mga prutas na ito. "
Natural Translation
These fruits are top-quality.
Literal Translation
Choice the [plural] fruit that this.
" Piliin mo ang gusto mo. "
Natural Translation
Choose what you want.
Literal Translation
Choose you the want you.
" Pili lang ang mga tao na inimbitahan niya sa intimong handaan kagabi. "
Natural Translation
Only a select few people were invited to her intimate gathering last night.
Literal Translation
Choice only the [plural] person that invited she to intimate party last-night.
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