Bureaucracy in Tagalog

“Bureaucracy” in Tagalog is “Burukrasya” or “Sistemang pampulitika” – referring to a complex administrative system with many rules and procedures, often associated with government offices and red tape. Explore the deeper meaning and usage of this term in Filipino context below.

[Words] = Bureaucracy

[Definition]

• Bureaucracy /bjʊəˈrɒkrəsi/
• Noun 1: A system of government or business that has many complicated rules and ways of doing things.
• Noun 2: The officials and administrators who run a government or organization, especially when they follow rules too strictly.
• Noun 3: Excessive official routine and rigid procedures causing delay and inefficiency.

[Synonyms] = Burukrasya, Sistemang administratibo, Red tape (Pulang tali), Opisyalismo, Mahabang proseso

[Example]

• Ex1_EN: The bureaucracy in government offices often causes delays in processing important documents.
• Ex1_PH: Ang burukrasya sa mga tanggapan ng gobyerno ay madalas na nagdudulot ng pagkaantala sa pagproseso ng mahahalagang dokumento.
• Ex2_EN: Many businesses complain about the excessive bureaucracy required to obtain permits.
• Ex2_PH: Maraming negosyo ang nagreklamo tungkol sa labis na burukrasya na kinakailangan para makakuha ng mga permiso.
• Ex3_EN: The hospital’s bureaucracy made it difficult for patients to access emergency care quickly.
• Ex3_PH: Ang burukrasya ng ospital ay nagpahirap sa mga pasyente na makaakses ng mabilis na emergency care.
• Ex4_EN: Reducing bureaucracy is essential for improving public service efficiency.
• Ex4_PH: Ang pagbabawas ng burukrasya ay mahalaga para sa pagpapabuti ng kahusayan ng serbisyo publiko.
• Ex5_EN: The company decided to streamline its operations and eliminate unnecessary bureaucracy.
• Ex5_PH: Ang kumpanya ay nagpasya na gawing simple ang operasyon at alisin ang hindi kinakailangang burukrasya.