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    Pagaksayahan (en. Wastefulness)

    /pɐg.ɐk.sɐ.jɐ.hɐn/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The state or condition of wasting resources or time.
    Wastefulness of money on things that are not important should be avoided.
    Ang pagaksayahan ng pera sa mga bagay na hindi naman mahalaga ay dapat iwasan.
    An act or method of using resources that leads to harm.
    Wastefulness often occurs in projects that lack understanding.
    Madalas ang pagaksayahan sa mga proyekto na walang pagkakaintindihan.
    Use of things that are not appropriate or a squandering of opportunity.
    Wastefulness of time is an issue for many people.
    Ang pagaksayahan sa oras ay isang isyu sa maraming tao.

    Etymology

    root word: 'aksaya' meaning wastefulness or spending without purpose

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Do not waste
    A reminder to avoid wastefulness.
    Huwag magpagaksayahan

    Related Words

    waste
    The act or process of wasting things.
    pag-aaksaya
    to waste
    The act of using things without benefit or purpose.
    magsayang

    Slang Meanings

    Just a waste, no purpose.
    It feels like what you did was a waste, it didn't succeed.
    Parang pagaksayahan lang yung ginawa mo, di naman nagtagumpay.
    A pointless job.
    I don't want to, this overtime feels like a waste.
    Ayoko na, parang pagaksayahan lang itong overtime na 'to.