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    Mabawasan (en. Be reduced)

    /mabaˈwasan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    Indicates the reduction or adjustment of an amount or number.
    The company's profits will be reduced next year.
    Ang mga ganansya ng kompanya ay mababawasan sa susunod na taon.
    Reduction can occur on debts.
    If your debts are reduced, your situation will be lighter.
    Kung mababawasan ang mga utang mo, magiging mas magaan ang iyong sitwasyon.
    Refers to a disability or removal of a part.
    Your income will be reduced if you're unable to work.
    Mabawasan ang iyong kita kung hindi ka makakatrabaho.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'bawas' meaning 'to lessen' or 'to reduce' combined with 'ma-' which indicates capability.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    be reduced in weight
    to lose weight
    mabawasan ang timbang
    be reduced in time
    to have less time
    mabawasan ang oras

    Related Words

    reduce
    A verb that means to lessen or remove a part from the whole.
    bawasan
    reduction
    A noun referring to the process of decreasing an amount or number.
    pagbawas

    Slang Meanings

    you should be cut down already, just give it up!
    I hope your grades on those quizzes will get lowered.
    Sana mabawasan na ang mga grades mo sa mga quiz na iyon.
    since your load will be reduced, just chill!
    Our tasks will be lessened, so let's just relax.
    Mabawasan na ang mga tasks natin, kaya mag-relax na tayo.