Tipirin (en. To save)

/ti-pi-rin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of saving or not transferring wealth or ability that is not needed.
Saving is important for families with limited income.
Ang pagtitipid ay mahalaga para sa mga pamilyang may limitadong kita.
The process of reducing expenses or waste.
We need to save on our expenses for the vacation.
Kailangan naming tipirin ang aming mga gastusin para sa bakasyon.
To take steps to preserve wealth or resources.
Save your electricity by using energy-efficient lights.
Tipirin ang iyong kuryente sa pamamagitan ng paggamit ng mga energy-efficient na ilaw.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'tipid' which means avoiding excessive spending or waste.

Common Phrases and Expressions

save the income
Avoid excessive spending from income.
tipirin ang kita
reduce expenses
Cut down on expenses.
tipirin ang mga gastusin

Related Words

thrift
The avoidance of excessive consumption or expenditure.
tipid
shopping
The process of buying goods, often related to budget.
pamimili

Slang Meanings

To save or set aside money.
You should be frugal to buy a new cellphone.
Dapat kang maging tipirin para makabili ng bagong cellphone.
Avoid unnecessary expenses.
Just save on those things so your allowance won't be too reduced.
Tipirin mo na lang 'yang mga gamit para hindi masyadong mabawasan ang allowance mo.