Alkansiya (en. Piggy bank)

al-kan-si-ya

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A container or storage for money, often used for saving.

I bought a new piggy bank to start my savings for vacation.

Bumili ako ng bagong alkansiya upang masimulan ang aking ipon para sa bakasyon.

Usually made of porcelain or plastic with a hole on top to insert coins.

Maria always puts coins in her piggy bank whenever she comes home.

Laging naglalagay si Maria ng bariya sa kanyang alkansiya tuwing umuuwi siya.

The piggy bank reflects the value of financial discipline.

Using a piggy bank can help children learn how to save.

Ang paggamit ng alkansiya ay makakatulong sa mga bata na matutong mag-ipon.

Spanish: alcancía

Save in a piggy bank

Having a piggy bank is a way of teaching people to save.

Mag-ipon sa alkansiya

coins

Small denominations of currency that can be placed in a piggy bank.

barya

agriculture

The activity of planting and harvesting that can be a source of savings.

pagsasaka

Funds or savings using a piggy bank.

Wow, I didn't know I had so much in my piggy bank, looks like I can buy new shoes!

Aba, ang dami na palang nakalagay sa alkansiya ko, mukhang may pambili na ako ng bagong sapatos!

A small bag or container filled with coins or money.

I hid my piggy bank under the bed, hoping my money will multiply.

Nagtago ako ng alkansiya sa ilalim ng kama, baka sakaling dumami ang salapi ko.

A fun or easy way to save money.

Whenever I drop coins in my piggy bank, I feel so motivated to save!

Kapag may nilagay akong barya sa aking alkansiya, parang game na game ako sa pag-iipon!