Significado
Having a lot of patience.
Contexto cultural
Patience is seen as a communal virtue. Being 'mahaba ang pisi' helps maintain 'Pakikisama' (social harmony), which is vital in Filipino neighborhoods. Parents are often praised for having a 'long string.' It is considered a sign of a 'mabuting magulang' (good parent) to not resort to immediate anger. In the context of extreme traffic and heat, 'mahaba ang pisi' is almost a survival mechanism to avoid 'road rage.' In the BPO (Call Center) industry, 'patience' is a technical skill. Agents are trained to have a 'long string' to handle international customers.
Use it as a compliment
Filipinos love being told they have a 'long string.' It's a high form of praise for someone's character.
Don't say 'Mahaba ang tali'
Even though 'tali' means string, it sounds very strange and literal. Stick to 'pisi'.
Significado
Having a lot of patience.
Use it as a compliment
Filipinos love being told they have a 'long string.' It's a high form of praise for someone's character.
Don't say 'Mahaba ang tali'
Even though 'tali' means string, it sounds very strange and literal. Stick to 'pisi'.
The Verb Form
Use 'Habaan mo ang pisi mo' when you want to tell a friend to 'chill out' or 'be patient' in a supportive way.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the sentence with the correct word to form the idiom.
Kailangan mong habaan ang ____ mo dahil matagal ang pila sa bangko.
The idiom is 'mahaba ang pisi'. 'Tali' and 'lubid' mean rope/string but are not used in this idiom.
Which of these people is 'mahaba ang pisi'?
Sino ang mahaba ang pisi?
Being patient and staying calm under pressure is the definition of 'mahaba ang pisi'.
Match the situation to the correct advice.
Situation: Your friend is annoyed because their internet is slow.
When someone is annoyed by a delay, the best advice is to be patient.
Fill in the missing line in the dialogue.
A: 'Grabe ang ingay ng mga kapitbahay!' B: 'Oo nga, _________.'
In a frustrating situation like noisy neighbors, suggesting patience is the most natural use of the idiom.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Patience vs. Persistence
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosKailangan mong habaan ang ____ mo dahil matagal ang pila sa bangko.
The idiom is 'mahaba ang pisi'. 'Tali' and 'lubid' mean rope/string but are not used in this idiom.
Sino ang mahaba ang pisi?
Being patient and staying calm under pressure is the definition of 'mahaba ang pisi'.
Situation: Your friend is annoyed because their internet is slow.
When someone is annoyed by a delay, the best advice is to be patient.
A: 'Grabe ang ingay ng mga kapitbahay!' B: 'Oo nga, _________.'
In a frustrating situation like noisy neighbors, suggesting patience is the most natural use of the idiom.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNot really. In modern Tagalog, people usually use 'tali' or 'pilo' for string. 'Pisi' is mostly kept alive by this specific idiom.
Yes! You can say 'Kailangan ko ng mahabang pisi rito' (I need a lot of patience here).
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss, your parents, or your friends.
The opposite is 'maikli ang pisi' (short-tempered) or 'pikon' (easily annoyed).
No. 'Matiyaga' is about persistence in work. 'Mahaba ang pisi' is about emotional patience.
Yes, that is the literal version. 'Mahaba ang pisi' is just more idiomatic and 'native' sounding.
You can say 'Nauubos na ang pisi ko' or 'Sinasagad mo ang pisi ko.'
It is primarily a Tagalog idiom, but because of Filipino (the national language), it is understood nationwide.
Only if you are literally describing a long string. Otherwise, it's always about people.
No, it's a traditional idiom that has been used for generations.
Frases relacionadas
Maikli ang pisi
contrastShort-tempered; easily angered.
Malawak ang pasensya
synonymHaving wide/broad patience.
Nagtitimpi
similarRestraining oneself from reacting.
Matiyaga
similarPersevering or hardworking.
