Mapabuti (en. To improve)

/ma.pɐ.ˈbʊ.ti/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Refers to the action of improving something or a condition.
The organization aims to improve the condition of children in the community.
Layunin ng organisasyon na mapabuti ang kalagayan ng mga bata sa komunidad.
Indicates a change towards a better or improved state.
Catherine is working hard to improve her grades in school.
Catherine ay nagtatrabaho nang masigasig upang mapabuti ang kanyang mga marka sa paaralan.
Sometimes used in the context of development or advancement.
Technology continues to be a reason to improve industrial processes.
Ang teknolohiya ay patuloy na nagiging dahilan upang mapabuti ang mga prosesong pang-industriya.

Etymology

From the word 'pabuti' with the prefix 'ma'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to improve the condition
To make the situation better.
mapabuti ang kalagayan
to improve the system
To implement changes so that the system becomes more effective.
mapabuti ang sistema

Related Words

improve
The action of making something better or more desirable.
pabuti
development
The process of moving to a higher level or state.
pag-unlad

Slang Meanings

to become okay
I hope everything will mapabuti in the coming days.
Sana ay magmapabuti ang lahat sa mga susunod na araw.
to become better
No matter what happens, my life will mapabuti.
Kahit anong mangyari, magmapabuti pa rin ang buhay ko.
to make up for something
I'm working now to mapabuti for my shortcomings.
Nagtatrabaho ako ngayon para magmapabuti sa mga pagkukulang ko.