EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to pay taxes; to sacrifice...
to mediate; to intervene...
to distribute; to give out a share...
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/mag-pa-BU-wis/
FIL: Magbayad o mag-ambag ng buwis sa pamahalaan. Sa matalinghagang paraan, ito ay nangangahulugang magsakripisyo o mag-alay ng buhay para sa isang layunin.
EN: to pay taxes; to sacrifice
Literally, it's what every working Filipino does: pay taxes to the BIR. Figuratively, it's a very dramatic way to say you sacrificed something, often used for heroes who gave their lives. 'Nagpabuwis ng buhay' means 'sacrificed one's life.' It's level-up from 'nag-effort.'
From 'mag-' (verb prefix) + 'pa-' (causative prefix) + 'buwis' (tax). Literally, 'to subject oneself to tax'.
ROOT MEANING: Tax
The figurative meaning 'to sacrifice one's life' (magpabuwis ng buhay) is very common in historical and nationalistic contexts.
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🇵🇭 Ang bawat mamamayang may trabaho ay dapat magpabuwis nang tama.
🇺🇸 Every working citizen must pay taxes correctly.
🇵🇭 Handa silang magpabuwis ng buhay para sa kalayaan ng bansa.
🇺🇸 They are ready to sacrifice their lives for the country's freedom.
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