Aksayahin (en. To waste)

/ak.sa.ja.hin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To do something ineffectively or unproductively.
Don't waste your time on things that are not important.
Huwag mong aksayahin ang iyong oras sa mga bagay na hindi mahalaga.
Avoid focusing on goals, resulting in wasting resources.
People waste their talents on the wrong activities.
Aksayahin ng mga tao ang kanilang mga talento sa maling mga gawain.
To exceed or not to measure the value of something or occasion.
The celebrations are so lively, but we must not waste this opportunity.
Napakabuhay ng mga kasiyahan, ngunit hindi natin dapat aksayahin ang pagkakataon na ito.

Etymology

from the term 'waste' which means 'to squander' or 'to waste.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Do not waste
A reminder not to waste time or resources.
Huwag mag-aksaya

Related Words

waste
An expression of wasting time, resources, or other assets.
aksaya
squandering
Activity or process of improper use of resources or time.
pagsasayang

Slang Meanings

make something easier or faster in action
Why don't you just stop wasting your time thinking? Just do it already!
Bakit di mo na lang aksayahin ang oras mo sa pag-iisip? Gawin mo na agad!
make something ordinary or not serious
Oh come on, don't waste your time on that drama, it's not even real.
Naku, 'wag mo nang aksayahin yang mga drama, hindi naman yan totoo.
to ignore or disregard
If you don't want it anymore, just waste it away as if you were dreaming.
Kung ayaw mo na, aksayahin mo na lang sanang isiping nanaginip ka.