Mapakinabang (en. Beneficial)

/ma.pa.ki.na.bang/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
brings benefits or advantages
Modern technologies are beneficial to our lives.
Ang mga makabagong teknolohiya ay mapakinabang sa ating buhay.
capable of producing good or positive results
This program is beneficial to people's health.
Ang programang ito ay mapakinabang sa kalusugan ng mga tao.
provides help or support to others
His projects are beneficial to the community.
Ang kanyang mga proyekto ay mapakinabang sa komunidad.

Etymology

derived from the word 'pakinabang' which means 'benefit' or 'advantage' with the prefix 'ma' indicating capability

Common Phrases and Expressions

beneficial for everyone
it brings benefits to everyone
mapakinabang sa lahat
beneficial project
a project that brings benefits
mapakinabang na proyekto

Related Words

benefit
an advantage or gain from something
pakinabang
to benefit
pertaining to obtaining a benefit from something
pakinabangin

Slang Meanings

to be utilized properly
We should make good use of this, especially for the kids.
Dapat natin itong mapakinabang nang tama, lalo na sa mga bata.
to maximize
I want to maximize my time studying for the exam.
Gusto kong ma-maximize ang oras ko sa pag-aaral para sa exam.
to gain the benefits
You need to work hard to gain the benefits of the job.
Kailangan mong pagsikapan para makuha ang benepisyo ng trabaho.