From root: impok
Usage Note
Pag-iimpok is a vital practice for long-term financial stability and is highly encouraged in Filipino households.
Examples
" Nagsimula akong mag-ipon at matuto ng pag-iimpok. "
Natural Translation
I started to save and learn about saving money.
Literal Translation
Started I to-save and to-learn of saving.
" Mahalaga ang pag-iimpok. "
Natural Translation
Saving money is important.
Literal Translation
Important the act-of-saving.
" Kung sanayin ang pag-iimpok mula sa murang edad, mas magiging matatag ang kinabukasan ng isang tao. "
Natural Translation
If saving money is practiced from a young age, a person's future will be more secure.
Literal Translation
If practiced the saving from young age, more will-become stable the future of one person.
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