Magpakalugi (en. To incur loss)
/mag.pa.ka.lu.ɡi/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of performing an activity that results in the loss of wealth or resources.
He incurred a loss in his business due to poor management.
Siya ay nagpakalugi sa kanyang negosyo dahil sa hindi magandang pamamalakad.
The act of going into a state of loss.
If he doesn't change his strategy, he will incur losses again next year.
Kung hindi magbabago ang kanyang estratehiya, magpakalugi na naman siya sa susunod na taon.
Having more expenses than income.
His incurring losses caused great worry for his family.
Ang kanyang magpakalugi ay nagdulot ng malaking pagkabahala sa kanyang pamilya.
Common Phrases and Expressions
incur losses in business
To incur or suffer significant losses in business.
magpakalugi sa negosyo
Related Words
loss
The state of being at a loss or missing wealth.
pagkalugi
loss
The loss of something valuable.
kawalan
Slang Meanings
to act foolishly or be easily fooled
He acted foolishly because he trusted his partner too much.
Nagpakalugi siya sa sobrang pagtitiwala sa kanyang partner.
to be dumb or naive
Don't be foolish with people, be smart.
Huwag kang magpakalugi sa mga tao, be smart.
to act crazily or irresponsibly
It's like he acted crazily with his life choices.
Parang nagpakalugi siya sa mga pinagagawa niya sa buhay.