Pagkalugi (en. Loss)

/paɡ.kaˈlu.ɡi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state or condition of incurring losses in a business or transaction.
The company suffered a loss due to poor management.
Nagkaroon ng pagkalugi ang kumpanya dahil sa hindi magandang pamamahala.
A decrease in the value of assets or wealth.
The entry of a new competitor caused a loss in their sales.
Ang pasok ng bagong kakumpitensya ay nagdulot ng pagkalugi sa kanilang benta.
The necessity to face the negative effects of losses.
The business loss caused significant stress for the owners.
Ang pagkalugi ng negosyo ay nagdulot ng matinding stress sa mga may-ari.

Etymology

From the word 'lugi' meaning loss or financial loss.

Common Phrases and Expressions

business loss
The position of a business that is losing or without wealth.
pagkalugi ng negosyo
loss in transaction
The unfavorable result of a transaction that causes losses.
pagkalugi sa transaksyon

Related Words

loss
The condition of losing or incurring a loss of assets or wealth.
lugi
closure
The process of ceasing the operation of a business due to losses.
pagsasara

Slang Meanings

lost money or went bankrupt
I lost a lot of money in my business this year.
Sobrang nalugi ako sa negosyo ko nitong year na 'to.
down or bankrupt
My stocks are really down, it's like I'm really bankrupt.
Bagsak na bagsak ang stocks ko, parang pagkalugi na talaga.
the pain of loss
The pain of losing money is exhausting!
Ang mga pasakit ng pagkalugi, nakakapagod!