Afford in Tagalog

Afford in Tagalog means “Makabili,” “Makaya,” or “Makapaglaan” — representing the ability to purchase, provide, or spare something financially or resourcefully. Understanding this verb helps Filipino learners grasp essential concepts about financial capability and resource management. Discover the complete linguistic breakdown, cultural context, and practical usage examples below.

[Words] = Afford

[Definition]:
– Afford /əˈfɔːrd/
– Verb 1: To have enough money or resources to pay for something.
– Verb 2: To be able to provide or supply something without serious loss or harm.
– Verb 3: To give or provide an opportunity or facility.

[Synonyms] = Makabili, Makaya, Makapaglaan, Magbigay, Makapagbigay, Makasustento, Makapagkaloob

[Example]:

– Ex1_EN: Many families cannot afford to buy a house in the city due to high property prices.
– Ex1_PH: Maraming pamilya ay hindi makabili ng bahay sa lungsod dahil sa mataas na presyo ng ari-arian.

– Ex2_EN: The company can afford to give employees better benefits this year after strong profits.
– Ex2_PH: Ang kumpanya ay makapaglaan ng mas magandang benepisyo sa mga empleyado ngayong taon pagkatapos ng malakas na kita.

– Ex3_EN: We cannot afford to waste any more time on this project if we want to meet the deadline.
– Ex3_PH: Hindi tayo makaya na mag-aksaya pa ng oras sa proyektong ito kung gusto nating matugunan ang deadline.

– Ex4_EN: This scholarship will help students who cannot afford expensive tuition fees.
– Ex4_PH: Ang scholarship na ito ay tutulong sa mga estudyante na hindi makabili ng mahal na tuition fees.

– Ex5_EN: The balcony affords a beautiful view of the ocean and surrounding islands.
– Ex5_PH: Ang balkonahe ay nagbibigay ng magandang tanawin ng dagat at mga nakapaligid na isla.