Paiyakin (en. Simplify)

/paɪˈjakin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of making something simpler or easier.
His goal is to simplify the learning process.
Ang kanyang layunin ay paiyakin ang proseso ng pag-aaral.
Taking steps to transform a complex idea into a more understandable form.
The teacher wants to simplify the concepts for her students.
Nais ng guro na paiyakin ang mga konsepto sa kanyang mga estudyante.

Etymology

From the word 'ika' which means 'you' and 'payak' which means 'simple' or 'easy'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

simplify the system
Make the operation of a system easier.
paiyakin ang sistema

Related Words

simple
Very simple or not complicated.
payak
simplified
Made something simpler from being complicated.
pinasimple

Slang Meanings

Difficult to take care of; troublesome or has issues.
This kid is so paiyakin, I don't know what to do anymore.
Sobrang paiyakin ng batang 'to, di ko na alam ang gagawin ko.
Defeated or struggled in a situation.
I've lost the match, it's like I'm always in a paiyakin situation.
Talo na ako sa laban, parang paiyakin na lang parati.