Pagbawas (en. Reduction)

paɡ.baw.as

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of reducing or taking away part of something.
The reduction of the budget is necessary to meet other needs.
Ang pagbawas ng budget ay kinakailangan upang matugunan ang iba pang pangangailangan.
Activity aimed at reducing amount or size.
Weight reduction has become a goal for many people.
Ang pagbawas ng timbang ay nagiging layunin ng marami sa mga tao.
Deduction of an amount from the total.
The reduction in debt is a good sign of financial stability.
Ang pagbawas sa pagkakautang ay isang magandang senyales ng katatagan sa pananalapi.

Etymology

root word 'bawas' and the prefix 'pag-'

Common Phrases and Expressions

weight reduction
the process of losing weight
pagbawas ng timbang
cost reduction
the reduction of financial obligations
pagbawas ng gastos

Related Words

to reduce
verb meaning to lessen or decrease in amount or value.
bawasan
to be reduced
verb related to being lessened in something.
mabawasan

Slang Meanings

Weight loss
I already made a diet plan for my weight loss of 10 kilos.
Nagpagawa na ako ng diet plan para sa pagbawas ko ng 10 kilos.
Less or reduced
Save a reduction from your income for expenses.
Magtira ka ng pagbawas sa kita mo para sa mga gastusin.
Obstacle or hindrance
Those extra assignments are a hindrance to my study time.
Yung mga dagdag na assignments ay pagbawas sa oras ko sa pag-aaral.