Magpaunti (en. To lessen)

/mɐg.pa.ʊn.ti/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb that means to decrease or cause to be less.

You should lessen your food so that you won't get tired.

Magpaunti ka sa iyong pagkain upang hindi ka maumay.

Performing an action that results in reduction.

He decided to lessen his debts.

Nagpasya siyang magpaunti ng kanyang mga utang.

Reduction of quantity or size of something.

His plan is to lessen the items in the house.

Ang kanyang plano ay magpaunti ng mga gamit sa bahay.

Derived from the root word 'unti' which means 'few' or 'little'.

to lessen tasks

Reducing the tasks or responsibilities.

magpaunti ng mga gawain

to lessen expenses

Reducing expenses or financial obligations.

magpaunti ng mga gastos

few

Indicates the idea of cutting down a little.

untiin

a little

Means a small number or amount.

kaunti

to start a new life or change

I need to start anew, I really have to change.

Magpaunti na ako, kailangan ko na talagang magbago.

to simplify or not take things too seriously

Just chill out, don't take everything too seriously.

Magpaunti ka na lang, huwag masyadong seryoso sa lahat.