Palabawasan (en. Reduction)

/pa.la.ba.wá.san/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A process of reducing value, number, or measurement.

The reduction of the budget is necessary for saving.

Ang palabawasan ng budget ay kinakailangan upang makatipid.

The result of subtracting; a lower level or value.

The reduction of his debt helped his finances.

Ang palabawasan ng kanyang utang ay nakatulong sa kanyang pananalapi.

From the root word 'bawas', meaning 'reduction' or 'subtract'.

reduction of expenses

ways to reduce expenses

palabawasan ng gastos

reduction in the workforce

cutting down the number of employees or work hours

palabawasan sa trabaho

subtract

The action of reducing anything.

bawas

reduction

A type of decrease, especially in size or value.

reduksyon

Taking advantage or getting a priority over others.

There are many people taking advantage in school, so all subjects are full.

Daming palabawasan sa school, kaya puno na sa lahat ng subjects.

An attempt to get someone else's attention.

It seems like she’s making an effort to catch her crush's attention, she’s always trying to be noticed.

Parang may palabawasan siya sa crush niya, lagi siyang nagpapansin.

To disturb or take up someone else's time for personal gain.

Wow, they’re such opportunists, they’re all making excuses to avoid going back to work.

Naku, mga palabawasan talaga sila, puro sila excuses para hindi makabalik sa trabaho.