Ipababa (en. To lower)

/ipaˈbaba/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to place something in a lower position.
He lowered the light because it was too bright.
Ipinababa niya ang ilaw dahil masyadong maliwanag.
The act of reducing elevation or moving from a higher level to a lower one.
We lowered the flag at the end of the ceremony.
Ipinababa natin ang bandila sa pagtatapos ng seremonya.
The action of bringing down something from above.
Lower the books on the shelf.
Ipababa mo ang mga libro sa shelf.

Common Phrases and Expressions

lower the price
the action of reducing the value of something.
ipababa ang presyo
lower to the ground
to place something on the ground from above.
ipababa sa lupa

Related Words

move
The action of transferring something from one place to another.
ilipat
down
An adjective referring to a lower part or position.
baba

Slang Meanings

lower the price
It should be, they should just lower the price of this, it’s too expensive!
Dapat nga eh, parang ipababa na lang ang presyo nito, ang mahal!
slowly or quickly going down
When you're walking down the stairs, just lower your feet slowly.
Pag naglalakad ka sa hagdan, ipababa mo lang mga paa mo dahan-dahan.