Magpahigit (en. To increase)

/maɡ.paˈhi.ɡit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To do more than is customary or normal.

Let's increase our efforts to achieve success.

Magpahigit tayo sa ating mga pagsusumikap upang makamit ang tagumpay.

To add more quantity or value.

We need to increase the time for project preparation.

Kailangan nating magpahigit ng oras para sa preparasyon ng proyekto.

To strengthen something or a situation.

Their move to increase personnel brought significant changes to the company.

Ang kanilang hakbang na magpahigit ng mga tauhan ay nagdala ng malaking pagbabago sa kumpanya.

from the word 'pahigit' which means 'additional' or 'more'

to increase time

to increase the time allocated for an activity or task

magpahigit ng oras

to increase expenses

to increase the amount of money spent

magpahigit ng gastos

value

The importance or weight of something in a situation.

pahalagahan

improvement

The process of making something better or advancing it.

pagpapabuti

please exceed or go beyond

Come on, just go ahead and take more food, you look like you're still hungry.

Sige na, magpahigit ka na lang sa pagkain, mukhang bitin na bitin ka pa.

add more

You should increase your allowance, you need it for projects.

Magpahigit ka pa sa allowance mo, kailangan mo iyon para sa mga proyekto.

to reach beyond a set limit

He bought a ticket and went over the additional charge.

Bumili siya ng tiket at magpahigit pa sa dagdag na singil.