Pagtataas (en. Increase)

pag-ta-tas

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of raising something from a lower position to a higher one.
The increase in gasoline prices caused hardship for people.
Ang pagtaas ng presyo ng gasolina ay nagdulot ng hirap sa mga tao.
The development or increase of a situation or condition.
The raising of environmental issues is important in our society.
Ang pagtataas ng mga isyu sa kalikasan ay mahalaga sa ating lipunan.
A process of improving or enhancing skills or abilities.
Raising employee skills helps in their growth.
Ang pagtataas ng mga kasanayan ng mga empleyado ay nakakatulong sa kanilang paglago.

Etymology

Root word: taas

Common Phrases and Expressions

wage increase
The process of raising the salaries of employees.
pagtataas ng sahod
price increase
The rise in the value of goods or services.
pagtataas ng presyo

Related Words

height
The position or measurement that is higher than the surroundings.
taas

Slang Meanings

increase
The income is rising, so we're going to throw a party!
Pagtataas na ng kita, kaya magpapa-party kami!
level up
I want to level up in my career.
Gusto ko nang mag-pagtataas sa aking career.
status is rising
Wow, his status in life is really rising!
Wow, ang taas na ng pagtataas niya sa buhay!