Limitahan (en. To limit)

li-mi-ta-han

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To impose a boundary or limitation on something.
Children's playtime should be limited.
Dapat limitahan ang oras ng paglalaro ng mga bata.
To cut off or stop a process or activity.
Let's limit our expenses for next month.
Limitahan natin ang gastos para sa susunod na buwan.
To put a restriction or condition.
Limit the number of people at the meeting.
Limitahan ang bilang ng mga tao sa pagpupulong.

Etymology

from the word 'limit' in English plus the suffix 'ahan' which indicates an action

Common Phrases and Expressions

limit consumption
Imposing a limit on the use of resources.
limitahan ang pagkonsumo
limit the time
Setting a specific time for an activity.
limitahan ang oras

Related Words

limitation
A condition that sets a boundary on something.
limitasyon
boundary
A line or point where something ends.
hangganan

Slang Meanings

to cut off or limit
We should limit gaming time so there's time for studies.
Dapat limitahan ang oras ng gaming para may time sa studies.
to lessen or reduce
We need to limit unnecessary expenses.
Kailangan nating bawasan yung mga unnecessary expenses.
to measure or gauge
Measure the right amount so it won't be too sweet.
Sukatin mo ang tamang dami para hindi masyadong matamis.
to avoid or prevent
Just avoid getting into conflicts so your life can be peaceful.
Iwasan mo na lang na makipag-away para tahimik ang buhay mo.