Makabawas (en. To reduce)

/makɑˈbɑwɑs/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

A verb meaning to provide the ability to reduce or lessen.

Taking less sugar can reduce the risk of diabetes.

Ang pagkuha ng mas kaunting sugar ay makabawas sa panganib ng diabetes.

Demonstrating the ability to lessen something.

Changes in policies can reduce the inconveniences for the residents.

Ang mga pagbabago sa mga patakaran ay makabawas sa mga abala ng mga residente.

Seemingly having the ability to change a level or measure.

The project aims to reduce costs.

Ang proyekto ay naglalayon na makabawas sa mga gastos.

Related to the word 'bawas', which means 'to reduce' or 'to lower'.

reducing step

An idea or action aimed at eliminating unnecessary things.

makabawas na hakbang

knowing what to reduce

Identifying aspects or elements that can be reduced.

alam ang dapat bawasan

reduce

The act of decreasing or lessening the quantity, size, or value of something.

bawas

deficiency

The state of lacking or not having enough of something.

kakulangan

pampering or treating someone well

You really make me feel less stressed, it's like I'm a VIP to you!

Sobrang makabawas kita sa mga stress ko, parang VIP ako sa'yo!

to lessen troubles or problems

Music really helps reduce stress, that's why I always listen.

Nakaka-makabawas ng stress ang musika, kaya lagi akong nakikinig.

to chill out or relax

Come on, let's have coffee to unwind.

Tara, mag-coffee tayo, makabawas tayo sa pagod.