Paiklian (en. To shorten)

/paɪkˈli.an/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The process of reducing or shortening something.

We need to carry out the shortening of the report so it's easier to understand.

Kailangan nating isagawa ang paiklian ng ulat para mas madaling maintindihan.

Time or space required to shorten something.

The shortening of the documents allowed for a faster process.

Ang paiklian ng mga dokumento ay nagbigay daan sa mas mabilis na proseso.

Derived from the word 'paikli' meaning 'to shorten' or 'to reduce more'.

shorten the story

Make a story or explanation shorter.

paikliin ang kwento

reduce time

To cut down on time needed for a task.

magpaikli ng oras

shorten

Root word referring to the act of reducing.

paikli

fast

Refers to the characteristic of something being quick or not slow.

mabilis

come on, quick response or action

Just do it quickly for me, I don't have time!

Paiklian mo na lang ako, wala na akong oras!

quick method or solution

We need a shortcut to finish this.

Kailangan ng paiklian para matapos na 'to.

when in a hurry or rush

Let's hurry up, my friends said!

Paiklian na, ani ng tropa ko!