Mapagaksaya (en. Wasteful)

/ma.pa.gak.sa.ja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Describes a person or thing that wastes resources.

His wasteful behavior causes significant problems for the family.

Ang kanyang mapagaksayang pag-uugali ay nagdudulot ng malaking problema sa pamilya.

Shows negligence or lack of care in using items.

Wasteful habits must be changed to preserve nature.

Ang mga mapagaksayang gawi ay dapat baguhin upang mapanatili ang kalikasan.

Leads to unnecessary expenses that are not beneficial.

A wasteful lifestyle can lead to being deep in debt.

Ang mapagaksayang pamumuhay ay nagiging dahilan ng pagkabaon sa utang.

From the word 'aksaya' and 'mapag' meaning having the ability to waste.

wasteful of wealth

a habit of wasting financial resources.

mapagaksaya ng yaman

wasteful of time

ineffective use of time.

mapagaksaya sa oras

waste

Refers to things or resources that are not wasted or used well.

aksaya

wasting

An action that represents the wastage of resources.

nag-aaksaya

Wasting time or resources on unimportant things

Wow, you're wasting so much time scrolling through social media!

Grabe, ang dami mong mapagaksayang oras sa kakababad sa social media!

Having a lifestyle that ignores responsibilities

He's so wasteful in life, always partying instead of studying.

Sobrang mapagaksaya siya sa buhay, palaging nagpa-party imbis na mag-aral.