Nalalagasan (en. Depreciating)

na-la-la-ga-san

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb form that expresses a state of loss or reduction.
Trees are losing leaves during the rainy season when there are strong storms.
Nalalagasan ang mga puno sa tag-ulan kapag may malalakas na bagyo.
Refers to the decline in value or quality of something.
The value of my investment is depreciating in the stock market.
Nalalagasan ang halaga ng aking investment sa stock market.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'lagas' which means falling or losing.

Common Phrases and Expressions

depreciating assets
Losing properties or wealth.
nalalagasan ng mga yaman

Related Words

fall
Lost or shedding parts.
lagas

Slang Meanings

losing money or wealth
Wow, he invested in stocks and is losing all the incoming money.
Grabe, nag-invest siya sa stocks at nalalagasan na sa lahat ng pumapasok na kita.
losing in business
He is losing money in his store because no one is buying.
Nalalagasan siya sa tindahan niya kasi walang bumibili.
reduced support or assistance
Their group is losing supporters so they are having a hard time joining the competition.
Nalalagasan na ng mga supporters ang grupo nila kaya hirap na silang sumali sa kompetisyon.