Makatipon (en. To save)
/ma.kə.ti.pɔn/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To act or operate in a way that accumulates things or wealth.
Let's save funds for the project.
Makatipon tayo ng pondo para sa proyekto.
To gather resources or materials.
She was able to gather a lot of information before starting her research.
Makatipon siya ng maraming impormasyon bago magsimula sa kanyang pagsasaliksik.
To accumulate light or energy from different sources.
These panels can accumulate solar energy.
Makatipon ng solar energy ang mga panel na ito.
Etymology
From the word 'tipon' meaning 'gathering'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to accumulate wealth
To save wealth or riches.
makatipon ng yaman
to gather knowledge
To accumulate knowledge or information.
makatipon ng kaalaman
Related Words
gathering
A meeting or gathering of people.
tipon
savings
A collection of money or wealth.
ipon
Slang Meanings
to save or economize
You should save money for our vacation.
Dapat makatipon ka ng pera para sa bakasyon natin.
to be smart with spending
You need to save for the next semester.
Kailangan mong makatipon para sa susunod na semester.
to earn and save
Sometimes saving is hard, but we need to do it.
Minsan ang makatipon ay mahirap, pero kailangan natin 'to.