Recycle (en. Muling gamitin)

/rɪˈsaɪ.kəl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The process of processing used materials to make them reusable.
Recycling is important to reduce waste.
Mahalaga ang pag-recycle upang mabawasan ang basura.
The return of natural resources from used products.
We should recycle paper and plastic.
Dapat tayong mag-recycle ng papel at plastik.
The acceptance of materials and upgrading them into a new form.
This is a great opportunity to recycle old clothes.
Ito ay isang magandang pagkakataon upang mag-recycle ng mga lumang damit.

Etymology

Derived from the combination of the prefix 're-' and the root word 'cycle', indicating the act of processing used items for reuse.

Common Phrases and Expressions

recycle for the environment
A campaign encouraging recycling to protect the environment.
recycle para sa kalikasan

Related Words

waste
Things that have been thrown away and are no longer used.
basura
environmental protection
The act of preserving and protecting the natural environment.
pangangalaga sa kalikasan

Slang Meanings

Backtrack and use things that are no longer needed.
Of course, in this day and age, recycling is important for the environment!
Siyempre, sa panahon ngayon, importante ang mag-recycle para sa kalikasan!
Recycling ideas or things.
Maybe you can recycle those old projects of yours for the new assignment.
Baka pwede mong i-recycle 'yang mga old projects mo para sa bagong assignment.