Pakinabang (en. Benefit)

pah-kee-nah-bahng

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A literal benefit or advantage from various services or products.
Students reaped benefits from scholarships.
Ang mga estudyante ay umani ng pakinabang mula sa mga scholarship.
The advantages or benefits obtainable from something or a situation.
There are many benefits in using renewable energy.
Maraming pakinabang ang paggamit ng renewable energy.
The value or profit gained from a transaction or activity.
The benefit of his business grew last year.
Ang pakinabang ng kanyang negosyo ay lumago sa nakaraang taon.

Etymology

root word 'benefit' in English

Common Phrases and Expressions

benefit of knowledge
the advantage of training or education
pakinabang ng kaalaman
benefits to society
benefits that help the community
pakinabang sa lipunan

Related Words

benefit
something that provides a positive effect or result.
benepisyo
advantage
the good that something brings to a person or group.
kapakinabangan

Slang Meanings

benefit to others
We should use this for the benefit of everyone.
Dapat natin 'tong gamitin para sa pakinabang ng lahat.
take the advantage
Take the advantage while it's early.
Kunin mo na ang pakinabang habang maaga pa.
worthwhile benefit
I thought it wasn't worth it, but I got a worthwhile benefit.
Akala ko hindi siya sulit, pero may nakuha akong sulit na pakinabang.
to benefit
You should benefit from this opportunity.
Makinabang ka sa opportunity na ito.
benefits of life
The benefits of life are knowing the person behind the smiles.
Pakinabang ng buhay ay ang makilala ang tao sa likod ng mga ngiti.