From root: pili
Usage Note
Pagpili refers to the process or decision-making act of selecting something. Ang tamang pagpili ay kailangan means a correct choice is necessary.
Examples
" Mahirap ang pagpili. "
Natural Translation
Choosing is hard.
Literal Translation
Difficult the act-of-choosing.
" Mahirap ang pagpili ng kurso. "
Natural Translation
Choosing a course is difficult.
Literal Translation
Difficult the act-of-choosing of course.
" Ang pagpili ng tamang propesyon ay isang desisyong dapat pag-isipang mabuti bago ka magpasya. "
Natural Translation
Choosing the right profession is a decision you should think about carefully before you decide.
Literal Translation
The act-of-choosing of right profession is a decision should think-about well before you decide.
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