Decline in Tagalog

“Decline” in Tagalog is “Tumanggi” or “Bumaba” – referring to politely refusing something or a gradual decrease in quality, quantity, or strength. Learn how to use this versatile term in different contexts through the examples below.

[Words] = Decline

[Definition]

• Decline /dɪˈklaɪn/
• Verb 1: To politely refuse an invitation, offer, or proposal
• Verb 2: To become smaller, fewer, or less; to decrease
• Noun: A gradual and continuous loss of strength, numbers, quality, or value

[Synonyms] = Tumanggi, Bumaba, Humina, Lumubog, Tanggihan, Pagbaba, Pagtanggi, Tumalikod, Lumaki

[Example]

• Ex1_EN: She politely declined the invitation to the party.
• Ex1_PH: Magalang niyang tinanggihan ang imbitasyon sa party.
• Ex2_EN: Sales have declined significantly over the past year.
• Ex2_PH: Ang mga benta ay bumaba nang malaki sa nakaraang taon.
• Ex3_EN: His health began to decline after the surgery.
• Ex3_PH: Ang kanyang kalusugan ay nagsimulang humina pagkatapos ng operasyon.
• Ex4_EN: The company experienced a sharp decline in profits this quarter.
• Ex4_PH: Ang kumpanya ay nakaranas ng matalas na pagbaba ng kita ngayong quarter.
• Ex5_EN: He declined to comment on the allegations.
• Ex5_PH: Tumanggi siyang magkomento sa mga alegasyon.