Makatipid (en. To save)
/makatipid/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The ability or way of storing money or resources so that it is not spent.
It is good to save on electricity by using LED lights.
Magandang bagay ang makatipid sa kuryente sa pamamagitan ng paggamit ng mga LED na ilaw.
verb
The action of saving or storing money.
We need to save on our expenses in order to buy a new house.
Kailangan natin makatipid sa ating mga gastusin upang makabili ng bagong bahay.
Taking steps to reduce expenditures.
Let's save on food by planning our meals for the whole week.
Makatipid tayo sa pagkain sa pamamagitan ng pagplano ng ating mga pagkain sa buong linggo.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Save wisely
To save in a proper way that does not cause harm.
Makatipid nang tama
Save significantly
To save a large amount of money.
Makatipid ng malaki
Related Words
economical
The quality of being careful with resources or money.
tipid
budget
The planned management of expenses and income.
badyet
Slang Meanings
to be resourceful with money
We need to save money, so let's just cook at home.
Kailangan nating makatipid, kaya't magluto na lang tayo sa bahay.
to reduce expenses
I want to save money, so we celebrated the birthday at home.
Gusto kong makatipid kaya't nag-celebrate kami ng birthday sa bahay.
to save up
We really need to save up to buy a new cellphone.
Dapat talaga tayong makatipid para makabili ng bagong cellphone.