Magrarasyon (en. Rationing)
/maɡɾaˈɾasjoŋ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of distributing limited supplies or resources to people.
In times of war, rationing became necessary to ensure everyone has enough food.
Sa panahon ng digmaan, ang magrarasyon ay naging kinakailangan upang matiyak na may sapat na pagkain ang lahat.
A system of measuring and dividing necessities to prevent shortages.
In rationing, each person receives a specific amount of supplies each month.
Sa magrarasyon, ang bawat tao ay makakatanggap ng tiyak na dami ng suplay bawat buwan.
A method to maintain balanced consumption of resources.
Rationing is an important step to prevent excessive consumption of natural resources.
Ang magrarasyon ay isang mahalagang hakbang upang maiwasan ang labis na pagkonsumo ng mga likas na yaman.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'rasyon' which means 'step or process of pleading or acquiring something for a proper reason.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
food rationing
The process of distributing food for a limited amount.
magrarasyon ng pagkain
supply rationing
The system of delivering limited materials to people.
magrarasyon ng suplay
Related Words
ration
A specific amount of food or resource given to a person or family.
rasyon
control
The process of managing or regulating the use of resources.
kontrol
Slang Meanings
MagRara, a cool way of joking or talking about being overly dramatic.
Wow, you're MagRara-ing again about your anger towards me!
Grabe, nag-magrarasyon ka na naman sa galit mo sa akin!
Pretending to be happier or cooler than you actually feel.
Admit it, you're just MagRara-ing so we won't feel sorry for you.
Aminin mo nang magrara ka lang para hindi tayo maawa sa'yo.