Kaltas (en. Deduction)

/kal-tas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A process of subtracting or calculating an amount from the total.
The deduction for taxes is necessary from your salary.
Ang kaltas para sa buwis ay kinakailangan sa iyong sahod.
Part that is deducted from any total or income.
The deduction from his commission is higher than expected.
Ang kaltas sa kanyang komisyon ay mas mataas kaysa sa inaasahan.
Political terminology used to describe a reduction in funding.
The deduction in the education budget has caused many issues.
Ang kaltas sa badyet ng edukasyon ay nagdulot ng maraming problema.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'cortar'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

with deduction
contains a reduction in amount or income.
may kaltas
without deduction
full amount without any reduction.
walang kaltas

Related Words

deduction process
The action or process of making a deduction.
kaltasan
tax deduction
Deduction related to taxes that need to be paid.
kaltas-buwis

Slang Meanings

the result of hard work
Dude, I got promoted! This is the outcome of all my efforts.
Pare, nakakuha ako ng promotion! Kaltas na ito ng lahat ng pinaghirapan ko.
deduction or discount
I got a discount on my bill because I signed up for the loyalty program.
Naka-kaltas na ako sa bill ko kasi nag-sign up ako for the loyalty program.
discussed and done with
That issue is out of the question, we shouldn't bring it up again.
Kaltas na 'yang issue na 'yan, hindi na dapat natin balikan.