Magpabuwis (en. To tax)

/mag.pa.bu.wis/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to pay taxes.
We need to tax for the services provided by the government.
Kailangan nating magpabuwis para sa mga serbisyong pinagkakaloob ng gobyerno.
Expression of the obligation to contribute to state funds.
Businesses are required to tax their revenue.
Ang mga negosyo ay obligadong magpabuwis sa kanilang kita.
A process where people give a portion of their income to the government.
All citizens are required to tax.
Ang lahat ng mamamayan ay kinakailangang magpabuwis.

Etymology

From the word 'buwis' meaning 'tax' in English.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to tax in the country
The act of paying taxes in a specific country.
magpabuwis sa bansa

Related Words

tax
An obligation of citizens to pay a portion of their income to the government.
buwis
taxation
The system or process of collecting taxes from citizens.
pagbubuwis

Slang Meanings

Be real
I hope you just be yourself instead of pretending!
Sana magpabuwis ka na lang kaysa sa magpanggap!
Be natural
In situations like this, it's better to just be natural than to impress others.
Sa mga ganitong sitwasyon, mas mabuti pang magpabuwis ka kesa sa magpa-impress.
No pretensions
I'm happy when we’re together, just be yourself, don’t be so pretentious.
Masaya ako kapag nagkakasama tayo, magpabuwis ka na lang, 'wag ka nang maarte.