Paramihan (en. Increase)

/pa-ram-i-han/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of increasing or adding to a number.
The increase in the number of people at the celebration sounds joyful.
Ang paramihan ng mga tao sa selebrasyon ay tunog masaya.
A term used in games meaning to acquire more points or advantages.
In this game, the goal is to increase points before time runs out.
Sa larong ito, ang layunin ay paramihan ng puntos bago matapos ang oras.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'parami' which means 'to increase in number'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

increase in votes
The process of gaining more votes in an election.
paramihan ng boto

Related Words

increase
Means to add to the number or amount.
parami

Slang Meanings

A competition or battle of quantity
Of course, it's about who can gather the most with my friends for the gift!
Siyempre, paramihan ang labanan sa akin at sa mga kaibigan ko para sa regalo!
Who's wealthier or has more
She hosted a gathering to see who has the most stuff in their house collection.
Nag-host siya ng paramihan ng gamit sa bahay, para malaman kung sino ang may pinakamaraming koleksyon.
A contest of the number of people or resources
There's a huge turnout for this event, so we need a bigger venue.
Isang paramihan ng mga tao sa event na 'to, kaya kailangan natin ng mas malaking venue.