Pagpapaunti (en. Diminution)

/pag-papa-unti/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process or action of reducing quantity or value.
The reduction of waste is an important part of environmental conservation.
Ang pagpapaunti ng basura ay isang mahalagang bahagi ng pangangalaga sa kalikasan.
The state of being few or limited.
Due to the reduction of resources, more careful management is necessary.
Dahil sa pagpapaunti ng mga mapagkukunan, kinakailangan ng mas maingat na pamamahala.

Etymology

The word 'pagpapaunti' comes from the root word 'unti' which means 'a little' or 'small part'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

reduction of expenses
The process of lowering costs or values.
pagpapaunti ng gastos

Related Words

little
A term referring to a small part or amount.
unti
reduction
The action of decreasing or lessening something.
bawas

Slang Meanings

gradual process
He's gradually managing his activities to make it easier.
Gumagawa siya ng pagpapaunti sa mga lakad niya para madali.
very slow progress
The gradual progress of the project is distracting.
Ang pagpapaunti ng progress sa proyekto ay nakakaabala.
dwindling
The company's income is starting to dwindle.
Nagsimula na ang pagpapaunti ng kita ng kumpanya.