Kabawasan (en. Reduction)

/kabawasán/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of reducing or decreasing quantity or value.
The reduction in expenses will help our budget.
Ang kabawasan ng gastos ay makatutulong sa ating budget.
The result of an act of reducing.
The reduction in price led to more buyers.
Ang kabawasan sa presyo ay naging sanhi ng mas maraming mamimili.
A step aimed at reducing excess items.
The reduction of unnecessary items improved her space.
Ang kabawasan ng mga hindi kailangang bagay ay nagpabuti sa kanyang espasyo.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'bawas' meaning 'reduction'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

reduction of weight
decrease in the weight of a person or object.
kabawasan ng timbang

Related Words

reduction
The process of lowering or removing part of something.
bawas
conversion
The process of changing or adjusting a value.
salin

Slang Meanings

A little less
It seems like there's a little less electricity today, even though it's raining.
Parang ang kabawasan ng kuryente ngayon, kahit na umuulan.
Slight reduction
There was a slight reduction in the price of gasoline this week.
Nagkaroon ng kabawasan sa presyo ng gasolina sa linggong ito.
Cut in expenses
We need a cut in expenses to save up.
Kailangan natin ng kabawasan sa gastos para makapag-ipon.