Ikalugi (en. Loss)
/ikaˈluɡi/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
Common action involving a definite loss or damage to something.
Substitute your funds into a bad business.
Ikalugi ang iyong pondo sa hindi magandang negosyo.
Loss or decrease in the value of an asset.
Due to the calamity, many people lost their homes.
Dahil sa kalamidad, ikalugi ng maraming tao ang kanilang mga bahay.
Experiencing unexpected losses in transactions.
The machine breakdown caused losses in their production.
Ang pagkasira ng makina ay nagdulot ng ikalugi sa kanilang produksyon.
Etymology
Combined root word 'kalugi' meaning 'loss' and 'ika-' indicating action.
Common Phrases and Expressions
loss in business
Loss or damage in business due to poor decisions.
ikalugi sa negosyo
loss of opportunity
Loss of a good opportunity.
ikalugi ng pagkakataon
Related Words
loss
The condition or state of being at a loss or having no profit.
kalugian
Slang Meanings
situation called 'loss', 'defeated', or 'left behind'
I ended up losing in that match, I was really weak.
Nag-ikalugi tuloy ako sa laban na 'yun, sobrang hina ko talaga.
made a mistake, lost or got left behind by others
Even though he failed the exam, he didn’t give up.
Kahit nag-ikalugi siya sa exam, hindi siya sumuko.