Implasyon (en. Inflation)
/ɪmplɐsjon/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An economic process that causes the increase in prices of goods and services.
Due to inflation, essential goods become more expensive.
Dahil sa implasyon, nagiging mas mahal ang mga pangunahing bilihin.
The rate of increase of the overall price level of products in an economy.
The inflation rate last year reached 4%.
Ang implasyon noong nakaraang taon ay umabot sa 4%.
A sign that there is excessive money in circulation compared to products.
Inflation often results from excessive government spending.
Ang implasyon ay kadalasang nagmumula sa labis na pamumuhunan ng gobyerno.
Etymology
from the Latin word 'inflatio' meaning 'inflation'
Common Phrases and Expressions
slow inflation
A situation where the price increases are not too fast.
mabagal na implasyon
high inflation
A situation where price increases are rapid and excessive.
mataas na implasyon
Related Words
depression
A severe economic downturn that can be caused by high inflation.
depresyon
deflation
The decrease in the overall price level of goods and services.
deflasyon
Slang Meanings
Increase in prices
Inflation is so high, prices of goods seem to be all over the place.
Ang implasyon ay sobrang taas, ang mga bilihin parang kung saan-saan na lang ang presyo.
Price hike
Wow, prices have gone up again because of inflation!
Grabe, nagtaasan na naman ng presyo dahil sa implasyon!
Feeling the pinch
No wonder my budget is tight, I've been feeling the pinch from inflation.
Kaya pala bumutahe ang budget ko, naapektuhan ako ng implasyon.