Pagpapataas (en. Increase)

pag-pa-ta-as

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of raising or enlarging something.
The increase in the company's profits was successful last year.
Ang pagpapataas ng mga kita ng kumpanya ay naging matagumpay sa nakaraang taon.
The increase in the level or value of something.
The increase in housing prices in the area affects the buyers.
Ang pagpapataas ng halaga ng mga bahay sa lugar ay nakakaapekto sa mga mamimili.
An activity aimed at improving a situation.
Improving the level of education is essential for the country's development.
Ang pagpapataas ng antas ng edukasyon ay mahalaga para sa pag-unlad ng bansa.

Etymology

The word 'pagpapataas' comes from the root word 'taas' meaning to raise or lift, combined with the prefix 'pag-'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

increase in quality
The process of enhancing the standard or level of a product or service.
pagpapataas ng kalidad
salary increase
The action of raising employee wages.
pagpapataas ng sahod

Related Words

height
The measure of something, especially in terms of elevation.
taas
measure
The action of determining the size or quantity of something.
sukatin

Slang Meanings

making a way to rise or elevate
We need an increase in sales this month to recover.
Kailangan natin ng pagpapataas sa benta ngayong buwan para makabawi.
growth or advancement
The elevation of knowledge is important for career development.
Ang pagpapataas ng kaalaman ay mahalaga sa pag-unlad ng career.
effort to become better
The improvement of skills is necessary at work.
Ang pagpapataas ng skills ay kailangan sa trabaho.
increase of status or prestige
They rebranded for the elevation of their company.
Nag-rebranding sila para sa pagpapataas ng kanilang kumpanya.