Pauntiin (en. To lessen)

/pɔːnˌtiːn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Taking small steps to achieve a goal.

We should gradually reduce our debts.

Dapat tayong pauntiin ang ating mga utang.

To lessen the quantity or value of something.

Let's reduce the sugar in our food.

Pauntiin natin ang asukal sa ating pagkain.

reduce expenses

To lessen spending.

pauntiin ang gastusin

weaken

To reduce the strength or quality of something.

magpahina

Just a little or asking for a small thing.

Just a little of the extra fries, I want more of it.

Pauntiin lang 'yung ekstra fries, gusto ko kasi 'yung mas marami.

For requests that are usually light or easy.

Sure, just a little bit of my budget for our outing.

Sige, pauntiin na lang 'yung budget ko para sa outing natin.