From root: tiis
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
tiniis
ti-ni-IS
endured
Present (Incomplete)
tinitiis
ti-ni-ti-IS
is enduring
Future (Contemplated)
titiisin
ti-ti-i-SIN
will endure
Usage Note
Tiisin is used when an individual consciously decides to endure or tolerate physical pain, emotional hardship, or a difficult situation. It is a common term that reflects the cultural value of resilience and patience despite suffering.
Examples
" Tiisin mo muna. "
Natural Translation
Just endure it for now.
Literal Translation
Endure you first.
" Kailangan kong tiisin ang init. "
Natural Translation
I need to endure the heat.
Literal Translation
Need I endure the heat.
" Kailangan mong tiisin ang hirap ngayon para sa magandang kinabukasan ng iyong pamilya. "
Natural Translation
You need to endure the hardship now for the sake of your family's bright future.
Literal Translation
Need you endure the hardship now for the beautiful future of your family.
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