From root: kinabang
Usage Note
Pakinabang refers to the tangible or intangible gain derived from an effort, transaction, or relationship — encompassing profit, benefit, and return on investment. It appears in both economic and moral contexts, and its related forms include mapaki-pakinabangan and kapakinabangan.
Examples
" Wala itong pakinabang. "
Natural Translation
This has no benefit.
Literal Translation
None this benefit.
" Ano ang pakinabang nito? "
Natural Translation
What is the benefit of this?
Literal Translation
What the benefit of-this?
" Bagaman mahirap sa simula, malaki ang pakinabang na makukuha mo sa pag-aaral ng bagong wika. "
Natural Translation
Although it is difficult at first, there is great benefit you will gain from studying a new language.
Literal Translation
Although hard at start, big the benefit that will-get you from studying of new language.
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