Bawas (en. Decrease)

ba-was

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of reducing or lowering the value or amount.
The decrease in taxes will help the citizens.
Ang bawas sa buwis ay makakatulong sa mga mamamayan.
The part that was removed or deducted from the whole.
The decrease in the weight of his bag was noticeable.
Ang bawas sa timbang ng kanyang bag ay naging kapansin-pansin.
verb
The act of reducing or removing something or a part.
We need to decrease our expenses.
Kailangan nating bawasan ang ating mga gastusin.
The process of shaping to appear smaller or less.
His slim body seems to have decreased in weight.
Ang kanyang payat na katawan ay parang nabawasan ng timbang.

Common Phrases and Expressions

price reduction
decrease in the value of a product or service
bawas sa presyo
reduce time
to decrease the duration of an activity
bawasan ang oras

Related Words

to be reduced
The state of being reduced.
mabawasan
to lessen
The act of reducing something.
mabawas

Slang Meanings

Reduction
Just reduce your food expenses so that your budget won't go over.
Bawasan mo na lang ang gastos sa pagkain para hindi sumobra ang budget mo.
Diminish
You should diminish your negative thoughts.
Dapat bawasan mo na yung mga negative thoughts mo.
Cut down
I need to cut down on watching TV so I can study.
Kailangan kong bawasan ang panonood ng TV para makapag-aral ako.
Lessening
I'm looking for ways to lessen my stress.
Naghahanap ako ng paraan para sa bawas sa stress.