Choice in tagalog: 10 ways to say it in English-Tagalog

1. Pagpipilian / Choice

   • Dérivés : « various pagpipilian », « different choices »
   • Example in English (present simple) : « There are many pagpipilian on the restaurant menu. »
   • Tagalog Translation : « Maraming pagpipilian sa menu ng restawran. »
   • Example in English (past simple) : « He made his pagpipilian quickly yesterday. »
   • Tagalog Translation (past simple) : « Mabilis niyang ginawa ang pagpipilian niya kahapon. »
   • Example in English (future simple) : « Tomorrow, you will have even more pagpipilian to choose from. »
   • Tagalog Translation (future simple) : « Bukas, magkakaroon ka ng mas maraming pagpipilian. »
   • Context : This term is used as a noun that refers to the range of available options.
     

2. Pagpili / Selection

   • Dérivés : « careful pagpili », « quality selection »
   • Example in English (present simple) : « Her thoughtful pagpili of a book is admirable. »
   • Tagalog Translation : « Ang kanyang maingat na pagpili ng libro ay kahanga-hanga. »
   • Example in English (past simple) : « He made his pagpili last night. »
   • Tagalog Translation (past simple) : « Ginawa niya ang kanyang pagpili kagabi. »
   • Example in English (future simple) : « They will finalize their pagpili soon. »
   • Tagalog Translation (future simple) : « Magtatapos sila ng kanilang pagpili sa lalong madaling panahon. »
   • Context : Refers to the act or result of choosing among various possibilities.
     

3. Opsyon / Option

   • Dérivés : « additional opsyon », « alternative opsyon »
   • Example in English (present simple) : « This app gives you many opsyon for customization. »
   • Tagalog Translation : « Ang app na ito ay nagbibigay ng maraming opsyon para sa pagpapasadya. »
   • Example in English (past simple) : « The company offered opsyon in the contract. »
   • Tagalog Translation (past simple) : « Nag-alok ang kumpanya ng opsyon sa kontrata. »
   • Example in English (future simple) : « You will have even more opsyon in the new update. »
   • Tagalog Translation (future simple) : « Magkakaroon ka ng mas maraming opsyon sa bagong update. »
   • Context : Often used to denote a specific choice among alternatives, sometimes as a loanword.
     

4. Alternatibo / Alternative

   • Dérivés : « viable alternatibo », « another alternatibo »
   • Example in English (present simple) : « She considered an alternatibo to her usual route. »
   • Tagalog Translation : « Inisip niya ang isang alternatibo sa karaniwang ruta. »
   • Example in English (past simple) : « They tried an alternatibo that saved time. »
   • Tagalog Translation (past simple) : « Sinubukan nila ang isang alternatibong paraan na nakatipid ng oras. »
   • Example in English (future simple) : « We will explore alternatibo options later. »
   • Tagalog Translation (future simple) : « Susuriin natin ang mga alternatibong opsyon mamaya. »
   • Context : Used when referring to an option that differs from the norm.
     

5. Desisyon / Decision

   • Dérivés : « firm desisyon », « final desisyon »
   • Example in English (present simple) : « Making a desisyon is sometimes difficult. »
   • Tagalog Translation : « Minsan, mahirap gumawa ng desisyon. »
   • Example in English (past simple) : « He made the desisyon after careful thought. »
   • Tagalog Translation (past simple) : « Ginawa niya ang desisyon matapos ang maingat na pag-iisip. »
   • Example in English (future simple) : « You will face a desisyon soon. »
   • Tagalog Translation (future simple) : « Haharapin mo ang isang desisyon sa lalong madaling panahon. »
   • Context : While close to “choice,” this term focuses on the act of deciding.
     

6. Pinili / Chosen

   • Dérivés : « well pinili », « carefully pinili »
   • Example in English (present simple) : « The concert was held at the pinili venue by the band. »
   • Tagalog Translation : « Ginanap ang konsiyerto sa pinili nilang lugar ng banda. »
   • Example in English (past simple) : « She pinili the best candidate last week. »
   • Tagalog Translation (past simple) : « Pinili niya ang pinakamahusay na kandidato noong nakaraang linggo. »
   • Example in English (future simple) : « They will announce the pinili product tomorrow. »
   • Tagalog Translation (future simple) : « I-aanunsyo nila ang pinili nilang produkto bukas. »
   • Context : Indicates that something has been selected or deemed the best among many.
     

7. Pumili / To choose

   • Dérivés : « decide to pumili », « ready to pumili »
   • Example in English (present simple) : « I like to pumili the best options when shopping. »
   • Tagalog Translation : « Gusto kong pumili ng pinakamahuhusay na opsyon kapag namimili. »
   • Example in English (past simple) : « She pumili her outfit for the event yesterday. »
   • Tagalog Translation (past simple) : « Pinili niya ang kanyang kasuotan para sa event kahapon. »
   • Example in English (future simple) : « Tomorrow, we will pumili a new design. »
   • Tagalog Translation (future simple) : « Bukas, pipili tayo ng bagong disenyo. »
   • Context : The verb form used to express the act of selecting one or more items.
     

8. Pagdedesisyon / Decision-making

   • Dérivés : « structured pagdedesisyon », « comprehensive pagdedesisyon »
   • Example in English (present simple) : « Effective pagdedesisyon is key to success. »
   • Tagalog Translation : « Ang epektibong pagdedesisyon ay susi sa tagumpay. »
   • Example in English (past simple) : « They demonstrated excellent pagdedesisyon last quarter. »
   • Tagalog Translation (past simple) : « Ipinakita nila ang mahusay na pagdedesisyon noong nakaraang quarter. »
   • Example in English (future simple) : « We will improve our pagdedesisyon for better outcomes. »
   • Tagalog Translation (future simple) : « Papalaguin natin ang ating pagdedesisyon para sa mas magagandang resulta. »
   • Context : Refers to the process of making choices that lead to a decision.
     

9. Kagustuhan / Preference

   • Dérivés : « personal kagustuhan », « individual kagustuhan »
   • Example in English (present simple) : « Your kagustuhan matters when choosing a career. »
   • Tagalog Translation : « Mahalaga ang iyong kagustuhan kapag pumipili ng karera. »
   • Example in English (past simple) : « He expressed his kagustuhan clearly. »
   • Tagalog Translation (past simple) : « Ipinaabot niya ang kanyang kagustuhan nang malinaw. »
   • Example in English (future simple) : « They will consider everyone’s kagustuhan. »
   • Tagalog Translation (future simple) : « Isasaalang-alang nila ang kagustuhan ng lahat. »
   • Context : Emphasizes a personal choice, often reflecting individual taste.
     

10. Pumipili / Is choosing

    • Dérivés : « actively pumipili », « currently pumipili »
    • Example in English (present simple) : « Right now, she is pumipili a book from the library. »
    • Tagalog Translation : « Kasalukuyan siyang pumipili ng libro mula sa aklatan. »
    • Example in English (past simple) : « Earlier today, he pumipili his lunch. »
    • Tagalog Translation (past simple) : « Kanina ay pumili siya ng kanyang tanghalian. »
    • Example in English (future simple) : « Soon, they will be pumipili the winning design. »
    • Tagalog Translation (future simple) : « Sa lalong madaling panahon, pipipili nila ang magwawagi sa disenyo. »
    • Context : Highlights an ongoing or current act of choosing.

This article presents 10 ways to express “Choice” in Tagalog and its English equivalent. Each expression is accompanied by derivatives, practical example sentences in various tenses (with Tagalog translations), and a brief context to help you understand its specific usage. Choose the term that best fits your context for clear and expressive communication!