Decrease in Tagalog

“Decrease” in Tagalog is commonly translated as “pagbaba” or “bawasan”, referring to the act of making something smaller in size, amount, or intensity. Understanding these terms helps you discuss reductions, declines, and diminishing quantities in Filipino conversations.

[Words] = Decrease

[Definition]:

• Decrease /dɪˈkriːs/
• Verb 1: To make or become smaller or fewer in size, amount, intensity, or degree.
• Noun 1: An instance of becoming smaller or fewer; a reduction.
• Noun 2: The process of declining or diminishing.

[Synonyms] = Pagbaba, Bawasan, Pagbawas, Lumiiit, Maliit, Pagkaunti, Bumaba

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The company plans to decrease production costs by improving efficiency.
• Ex1_PH: Ang kumpanya ay naghahangad na bawasan ang gastos sa produksyon sa pamamagitan ng pagpapabuti ng kahusayan.
• Ex2_EN: There has been a significant decrease in crime rates over the past five years.
• Ex2_PH: Nagkaroon ng malaking pagbaba sa mga rate ng krimen sa nakaraang limang taon.
• Ex3_EN: The doctor advised him to decrease his salt intake to lower blood pressure.
• Ex3_PH: Pinayuhan siya ng doktor na bawasan ang kanyang pag-inom ng asin upang ibaba ang presyon ng dugo.
• Ex4_EN: Traffic congestion tends to decrease during the holiday season.
• Ex4_PH: Ang trapiko ay karaniwang bumababa sa panahon ng holiday season.
• Ex5_EN: A sudden decrease in temperature can affect plant growth significantly.
• Ex5_PH: Ang biglaang pagbaba ng temperatura ay maaaring makaapekto nang malaki sa paglaki ng halaman.