dagdag
dágdag with stress marks
increase; supplement
Usage Note
Dagdag is a reduplicated native root meaning addition, increment, or supplement. It is used in daily commerce ('dagdag sa presyo' — price increase), public policy ('dagdag-sahod' — wage increase), and casual speech for adding more of anything. It pairs naturally with 'bawas' (subtraction) as an antonym.
Examples
" May dagdag pa ba? "
Natural Translation
Is there any more to add?
Literal Translation
There-is addition still question?
" May dagdag na bayad para sa overtime. "
Natural Translation
There is additional pay for overtime.
Literal Translation
There-is additional pay for overtime.
" Bilang dagdag sa kanilang sahod, nangako ang kompanya ng libreng pagkain tuwing may deadline sila. "
Natural Translation
As a supplement to their salary, the company promised free meals whenever they have a deadline.
Literal Translation
As addition to their salary, promised the company of free food every-time there-is deadline they.
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