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    Pagkaaksaya (en. Waste)

    pag-kā-ak-sá-ya

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The act of wasting or misusing resources.
    The waste of food is unacceptable.
    Ang pagkaaksaya ng pagkain ay hindi katanggap-tanggap.
    A situation where things are wasted without any benefit.
    His waste of time caused delays in the project.
    Ang kanyang pagkaaksaya ng oras ay nagdulot ng pagkaantala sa proyekto.
    Unjustified or unnecessary use of resources.
    We should avoid wasting electricity.
    Dapat tayong maiwasan ang pagkaaksaya ng kuryente.

    Etymology

    from the root word 'aksaya'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    wasting time
    the improper use of time on unproductive things
    pagkaaksaya ng oras
    waste of food
    the non-utilization or disposal of food that isn't used
    pagkaaksaya ng pagkain

    Related Words

    waste
    A lifestyle where resources are not used properly.
    aksaya
    wasting
    The activity of waste or disposing of unnecessary items.
    pagsasayang

    Slang Meanings

    A futile or unproductive use of time or resources.
    Don't waste your time on people who don't respect you; it's just a waste.
    Wag mo nang sayangin ang oras mo sa mga tao na hindi ka naman kayang respetuhin, parang pagkaaksaya lang yan.
    The uselessness of an object or situation.
    His climb up the mountain without being prepared was just a waste.
    Ang pag-akyat niya sa bundok nang hindi handa ay isang pagkaaksaya lang.
    Distracting or interfering with more important matters.
    Don't bring that up, it's just a waste of our time.
    Huwag mo na isama ang mga ganyan, pagkaaksaya lang yan sa oras natin.