pagpipilian
options or choices
From root: pili
Usage Note
Pagpipilian refers to the set of available items or alternatives from which one can choose. Maraming pagpipilian sa tindahan means there are many options in the store.
Examples
" Marami akong pagpipilian. "
Natural Translation
I have many choices.
Literal Translation
Many I choices.
" Marami kang pagpipilian dito. "
Natural Translation
You have many options here.
Literal Translation
Many you options here.
" Mahirap magdesisyon kapag napakaraming pagpipilian, kaya minsan mas mabuti na lang ang kakaunting opsiyon. "
Natural Translation
It's hard to decide when there are too many choices, so sometimes having fewer options is better.
Literal Translation
Hard to-decide when very-many choices, so sometimes more good just the few option.
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