Babagan (en. To lower)

/ˈba.ba.gan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to lower or bring down.
Lower the branches of the tree to clear the path.
Babagan mo ang mga sanga ng puno upang lumipas ang daan.
An action of making something lower.
They will lower the costs of the project next month.
Babagan nila ang gastos sa proyekto sa susunod na buwan.
An act aimed at reducing the level or status of something.
We will lower the requested price for the products.
Babagan natin ang hiling na halaga para sa mga produkto.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'baba' meaning 'to descend' and 'agan' as a verb form.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to lower the price
To reduce the cost of a product or service.
babagan ang presyo

Related Words

to lower
A verb meaning to transfer or bring down from a higher level.
ibaba
downward
Indicates direction towards below.
pababa

Slang Meanings

To respond to or call out about something
You should bagabagan him about that issue.
I-bagabagan mo na siya tungkol sa usaping iyon.
To talk to or converse
I have no plan to bagabagan him today.
Wala akong balak na babagan siya ngayon.