Pakikinabang (en. Benefit)

/pakiˈkinabanɡ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of receiving benefits.
The benefits from such a project will be seen in the coming years.
Ang pakikinabang mula sa ganitong proyekto ay makikita sa mga susunod na taon.
The good that results from something or a situation.
Many people will benefit from this new law.
Maraming tao ang magkakaroon ng pakikinabang sa bagong batas na ito.
The state of receiving help or support.
The benefit to the poor is one of the program's objectives.
Ang pakikinabang ng mga mahihirap ay isa sa mga layunin ng programa.

Etymology

Derived from the root words 'paki-' and 'kinabang'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to gain benefits.
to receive benefits.
magpakinabang
to be beneficial.
to be helpful.
maging kapakinabangan

Related Words

benefit
The good result or advantage of something.
pakinabang
benefit
The favors or advantages obtained from a service or situation.
benepisyo

Slang Meanings

Utilize
We need to utilize what we've learned in the seminar.
Kailangan nating pakikinabangan yung mga matutunan natin sa seminar.
Advantage
We should take advantage of this for our business.
Dapat natin itong pakikinabangan para sa ating negosyo.
Make use of
We have a lot of resources to make use of here.
Marami tayong resources na pakikinabangan dito.