Subsidy in Tagalog

“Subsidy” in Tagalog translates to “subsidyo,” “tulong-pinansyal,” or “ayuda,” meaning financial assistance provided by the government or organization to reduce costs. This term is essential in economic discussions, government programs, and business contexts. Understanding “subsidy” helps navigate Philippine policies on agriculture, education, and social welfare programs.

[Words] = Subsidy

[Definition]:

• Subsidy /ˈsʌbsɪdi/
• Noun 1: A sum of money granted by the government or a public body to assist an industry or business so that the price of goods or services may remain low or competitive.
• Noun 2: Financial assistance or support given to an economic sector, organization, or individual to promote economic and social policy.

[Synonyms] = Subsidyo, Tulong-pinansyal, Suportang pampinansyal, Ayuda, Pondong pantulong, Tulong mula sa gobyerno, Sustensya, Pondo

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The government provides a rice subsidy to help farmers maintain stable income during harvest season.
– Ex1_PH: Ang gobyerno ay nagbibigay ng subsidyo sa bigas upang tulungan ang mga magsasaka na mapanatili ang matatag na kita sa panahon ng ani.

• Ex2_EN: Educational subsidies enable more students from low-income families to pursue higher education.
– Ex2_PH: Ang mga subsidyo sa edukasyon ay nagbibigay-daan sa mas maraming mag-aaral mula sa mahihirap na pamilya na makapag-aral sa kolehiyo.

• Ex3_EN: The fuel subsidy program was implemented to cushion the impact of rising oil prices on consumers.
– Ex3_PH: Ang programang subsidyo sa gasolina ay ipinatupad upang mabawasan ang epekto ng pagtaas ng presyo ng langis sa mga mamimili.

• Ex4_EN: Small businesses received subsidies to help them recover from the economic downturn.
– Ex4_PH: Ang mga maliliit na negosyo ay nakatanggap ng tulong-pinansyal upang matulungan silang makabangon mula sa pagbagsak ng ekonomiya.

• Ex5_EN: The housing subsidy makes homeownership more affordable for middle-class families.
– Ex5_PH: Ang subsidyo sa pabahay ay gumagawang mas abot-kaya ang pagmamay-ari ng bahay para sa mga pamilyang middle-class.