Pagbuti (en. Improvement)

pag-boo-tee

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of being better or improved.
The improvement of his health helped in his being happier.
Ang pagbuti ng kanyang kalusugan ay nakatulong sa kanyang pagiging mas masaya.
The process of improving something.
We need steps for the improvement of our school.
Kailangan natin ng mga hakbang para sa pagbuti ng ating paaralan.
A change that leads to better results.
The improvement of the transportation system is important for the economy.
Ang pagbuti ng sistema ng transportasyon ay mahalaga sa ekonomiya.

Etymology

from the word 'buti' meaning 'goodness' or 'beauty'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to improve your work
to put in better effort at work.
pagbutihan ang trabaho
improvement of relationship
improving connection with other people.
pagbuti ng relasyon

Related Words

goodness
The condition of being good or better.
buti
improving
Taking steps to make something better.
umaayos

Slang Meanings

to improve
You should improve your grades because they wish for you to pass.
Dapat pagbutihin mo ang iyong grades kasi wish nila makapasa ka.
to fix up
Just fix up your appearance for your date later.
Pagbuti mo na lang yung itsura mo para sa date niyo mamaya.
to level up
You need to improve your skills if you want to level up at work.
Kailangan mong pagbutihin ang iyong skills kung gusto mong mag-level up sa trabaho.