From root: baba
Usage Note
Pagbaba refers to the act of descending or getting off a vehicle like a bus or jeepney. It is often used to describe a decrease in value or quantity.
Examples
" Mabagal ang pagbaba ng presyo. "
Natural Translation
The drop in price is slow.
Literal Translation
Slow the descent of price.
" Hintayin natin ang pagbaba ng ulan. "
Natural Translation
Let's wait for the descent of the rain.
Literal Translation
Wait-for we the descent of rain.
" Dahil sa biglaang pagbaba ng pasahero, nahirapan ang mga drayber na kumita nang sapat para sa pamilya. "
Natural Translation
Because of the sudden drop in passengers, the drivers struggled to earn enough for their families.
Literal Translation
Because of sudden descent of passenger, struggled the drivers to earn enough for the family.
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