Alkansia (en. Piggy bank)
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Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A container usually used for saving coins.
He is hiding his coins in his piggy bank.
Nagtatago siya ng kanyang mga barya sa kanyang alkansia.
A symbol of saving and thrift.
The piggy bank represents the value of saving.
Ang alkansia ay nagpapakita ng halaga ng pagtitipid.
Commonly used by children to learn how to save.
I gave my child a piggy bank to learn how to save.
Binigyan ko ang aking anak ng alkansia para matutunan niyang mag-ipon.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Save in a piggy bank
Set aside money for the future.
Mag-ipon sa alkansia
Related Words
thrift
The act of saving money or avoiding unnecessary expenses.
pagtitipid
coin
Small piece of currency used in everyday transactions.
barya
Slang Meanings
national savings or piggy bank with coins
I hope I can fill my piggy bank for a new cellphone!
Sana mabuo ko na ang alkansiya ko para sa bagong cellphone!
savings bank for all expenses
Don't forget to put the leftovers in the piggy bank for the party!
Huwag mong kalimutang ilagay ang sobra sa alkansiya para sa salu-salo!
something saved for big dreams
My piggy bank is for traveling abroad!
Yung alkansiya ko, pang-biyahe na yan sa ibang bansa!