Deficit in Tagalog

Deficit in Tagalog translates to “kulang” or “kakulangan,” referring to an amount by which something falls short, particularly in financial contexts, budgets, or performance gaps. This term is essential for understanding economic discussions, business reports, and resource management in Filipino.

[Words] = Deficit

[Definition]:

• Deficit /ˈdefɪsɪt/
• Noun 1: The amount by which something, especially a sum of money, is too small or insufficient.
• Noun 2: (Economics) An excess of expenditure over income in a given period.
• Noun 3: A shortfall in performance, achievement, or capacity compared to what is expected or required.

[Synonyms] = Kulang, Kakulangan, Depicit, Pagkalugi, Kakulangan sa badyet

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The government reported a budget deficit of 500 billion pesos this fiscal year.
• Ex1_PH: Ang gobyerno ay nag-ulat ng kulang sa badyet na 500 bilyong piso ngayong taon-piskal.
• Ex2_EN: The company’s trade deficit has increased significantly over the past quarter.
• Ex2_PH: Ang kakulangan sa kalakalan ng kumpanya ay tumaas ng malaki sa nakaraang quarter.
• Ex3_EN: Athletes with attention deficit disorder may need special support during training.
• Ex3_PH: Ang mga atleta na may karamdaman sa atensyon ay maaaring mangailangan ng espesyal na suporta sa pagsasanay.
• Ex4_EN: The hospital is facing a deficit in medical supplies due to increased demand.
• Ex4_PH: Ang ospital ay nahaharap sa kakulangan ng mga medikal na supply dahil sa pagtaas ng pangangailangan.
• Ex5_EN: Running a deficit for consecutive years can threaten the organization’s sustainability.
• Ex5_PH: Ang pagpapatakbo ng may kulang sa magkakasunod na taon ay maaaring magbanta sa sustainability ng organisasyon.