Konsumo (en. Consumption)

kon-soo-mo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of using or consuming goods or services.
The consumption of electricity increased during the summer.
Ang konsumo ng kuryente ay tumaas sa tag-init.
The amount of products or services consumed by an industry or country.
The high consumption of water is causing shortages.
Ang mataas na konsumo ng tubig ay nagiging sanhi ng kakulangan sa suplay.
An issue in economics that describes consumer behavior.
The study of consumption is important for understanding the market.
Ang pag-aaral ng konsumo ay mahalaga sa pag-unawa ng pamilihan.

Etymology

from the English word 'consume'

Common Phrases and Expressions

high consumption
a situation where the use of something is significantly higher than usual.
mataas na konsumo
low consumption
a situation where the use of something is lower than usual.
mababa ang konsumo

Related Words

consumer
A person who buys goods or services.
mamimili
market
A place or system where goods and services are sold and bought.
pamilihan

Slang Meanings

food or drink that was purchased
Alright, let's buy some consumables at the store for our talk later.
Sige, bili tayo sa tindahan ng konsumo para sa usapan mamaya.
materials that are used up
We need a lot of consumables for this project.
Kailangan natin ng maraming konsumo para sa proyekto na ‘to.
everyday essentials
I bought some consumables before the prices blow up.
Bumili na ako ng mga konsumo bago pa sumabog ang mga presyo.