From root: tipid
Usage Note
Katipiran refers to the abstract quality or state of being economical. Ang katipiran ng pamilya ay kapuri-puri means the family's thriftiness is praiseworthy.
Examples
" Mahalaga ang katipiran ngayon. "
Natural Translation
Thriftiness is important now.
Literal Translation
Important the thriftiness now.
" Maganda ang katipiran sa bahay. "
Natural Translation
Thriftiness in the house is good.
Literal Translation
Good the thriftiness in house.
" Dahil sa mataas na presyo ng bilihin, natutuhan ng pamilya ang katipiran sa pamamagitan ng pagluluto sa bahay sa halip na kumain sa labas. "
Natural Translation
Because of the high price of goods, the family learned thriftiness by cooking at home instead of eating out.
Literal Translation
Because of high price of goods, learned by-the family the thriftiness through of cooking at home instead-of eat at outside.
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