Pagkagastahan (en. Expenditure)

/pa.kɨ.ga.sta.han/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The total amount spent or expended for a specific purpose.
The expenditure on education is important for a better future.
Ang pagkagastahan sa mga pag-aaral ay mahalaga para sa magandang kinabukasan.
Expenses in a project or business.
The expenditures for this project exceeded expectations.
Ang pagkagastahan sa proyektong ito ay lampas sa inaasahan.
Any form of money or wealth that has been exhausted.
Spending money on luxuries can lead to problems.
Ang pagkagastahan ng pera sa mga luho ay maaaring magdulot ng problema.

Etymology

From the word 'gasto' meaning 'expenditure' or 'debt'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

be wise in spending
One must be careful and judicious in the money spent.
maging matalino sa pagkagastahan
testing of expenditures
Measuring the expenses and analyzing them.
pagsubok sa pagkagastahan

Related Words

budget
A plan or system to organize expenditures.
budget
expenditure
The specific amount corresponding to an expenditure.
gasto

Slang Meanings

An expense or financial matter.
I have so many expenses for my vices.
Sobrang dami ng pagkagastahan ko sa mga bisyo ko.
Unplanned spending.
The expenses for the party reached one hundred thousand!
Ang pagkagastahan sa party ay umabot sa isang daang libo!
Stressful expenses.
My expenses are driving me crazy!
Yung mga pagkagastahan ko, nakaka-loka na!