From root: tipid
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagtipid
nag-ti-PID
saved
Present (Incomplete)
nagtitipid
nag-ti-ti-PID
saving
Future (Contemplated)
magtitipid
mag-ti-ti-PID
will save
Usage Note
Magtipid is used when referring to being frugal or economical with resources like money, food, or electricity. It implies a conscious effort to minimize waste or expenses to ensure resources last longer.
Examples
" Kailangan nating magtipid. "
Natural Translation
We need to save.
Literal Translation
Need we to-save.
" Mahirap magtipid kung marami ang gastos. "
Natural Translation
It is hard to save if there are many expenses.
Literal Translation
Difficult to-save if many the expenses.
" Mula nang magkaroon kami ng anak, natuto kaming magtipid sa kuryente at huwag maglustay ng pera sa walang kabuluhan. "
Natural Translation
Since we had a child, we learned to save on electricity and not to waste money on useless things.
Literal Translation
Since when had we of child, learned we to-save on electricity and not to-waste of money on without meaning.
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