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    Sustento (en. Sustenance)

    sus-ten-to

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    Food or anything that provides life or support.
    The sustenance of my family comes from my job.
    Ang sustento ng aking pamilya ay nagmumula sa aking trabaho.
    Financial support received by a person for their needs.
    We need to have enough sustenance for the children.
    Kailangan naming magkaroon ng sapat na sustento para sa mga bata.
    Assistance given to a person to maintain their condition.
    His sustenance comes from donations.
    Ang kanyang sustento ay nanggagaling mula sa mga donasyon.

    Etymology

    from the Spanish word 'sustento'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sustenance for the family
    Financial support for the family's needs.
    sustento para sa pamilya
    provide the sustenance
    To give the necessary support or help.
    ibigay ang sustento

    Related Words

    sustaining
    The act of providing sustenance or support.
    pagsustento
    sustainability
    The ability to maintain something without harm.
    sustentabilidad

    Slang Meanings

    Money or support from family or partner.
    I need sustento for my bills.
    Kailangan ko ng sustento para sa mga bayarin ko.
    Daily needs or essentials for living.
    That's my sustento for life, so I can't buy a new phone.
    Yun ang sustento ng buhay ko, kaya di ako makakabili ng bagong phone.
    Financial aid for students.
    My parents' sustento is a big help for my studies.
    Ang sustento ng mga magulang ko ay malaking tulong sa pag-aaral ko.