Makapagpaunlad (en. To develop)
/makapagpa-unlad/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of improving or developing something or an idea.
We need to develop a better system in our school.
Kailangan nating makapagpaunlad ng mas maayos na sistema sa ating paaralan.
The process of raising or improving a level or state.
It is important to develop our skills to be competitive.
Mahalaga na makapagpaunlad ng ating mga kasanayan upang maging kompetitibo.
The ability to take steps to further improve a situation.
Developing new technologies will benefit our industry.
Makatutulong ang makapagpaunlad ng mga bagong teknolohiya sa ating industriya.
Etymology
from the root word 'unlad', meaning 'development' or 'progress', combined with the prefixes 'ma' and 'magpa-'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to develop oneself
the process of personal growth or self-improvement.
makapagpaunlad ng sarili
to develop the community
the effort to improve the condition of a community.
makapagpaunlad ng komunidad
Related Words
development
the process of growth or progress in any field.
unlad
advancement
the movement or change towards a better condition.
pag-unlad
Slang Meanings
to develop or improve one's situation
I want to develop my business to earn more.
Gusto kong makapagpaunlad sa aking negosyo para kumita ng mas marami.
to initiate change
We need to develop a system in school for easier learning.
Kailangan tayong makapagpaunlad ng systema sa school para mas madali ang learning.
to grow or progress
I hope to develop my skills in sports.
Sana makapagpaunlad ako ng skills ko sa sports.