Marasyunan (en. Rationing)

ma-ra-syu-nan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A system of distributing supplies or food in limited quantities.
During the war, there was food rationing across the country.
Sa panahon ng digmaan, nagkaroon ng marasyunan ng pagkain sa buong bansa.
The process of determining and enforcing limits on products.
Rationing is essential to ensure fair distribution of resources.
Ang marasyunan ay mahalaga upang matiyak ang makatarungang pamamahagi ng mga rekurso.
A measure to prevent the depletion of essential resources.
Water rationing was implemented to prevent the onset of drought.
Ang marasyunan sa tubig ay ipinatupad upang maiwasan ang pagsisimula ng tagtuyot.

Etymology

root word: 'rasyun'

Common Phrases and Expressions

rationing of supplies
Imposing limits on supplies for equitable distribution.
marasyunan ng suplay

Related Words

allocation
The distribution of resources or supplies for specific purposes.
pag-allocate
shortage
The state of lacking sufficient supply or resources.
kakulangan

Slang Meanings

Someone from the neighborhood, an acquaintance
Who is that marasyunan, I feel like I don't know him?
Sino ba 'yang marasyunan na 'yan, parang di ko siya kilala?
Local person, someone from around here
You might be a marasyunan here since you're often around.
Baka marasyunan ka sa amin kasi madalas ka nandito.