Alok (en. Offer)

/ˈalok/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An invitation or proposal given to someone.
He received an offer for a new job.
Nakatanggap siya ng alok para sa bagong trabaho.
A proposition or suggestion that often includes benefits.
His offer is very valuable to the business.
Ang kanyang alok ay napakahalaga sa negosyo.

Etymology

From the word 'alok' meaning invitation or offer.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Made an offer
Presented an invitation or proposition.
Nagbigay ng alok
Accept the offer
To comply or agree with the invitation.
Tanggapin ang alok

Related Words

proposal
A letter or message containing a suggestion or idea.
panukala

Slang Meanings

response to a command
Wow, I offered him to join, but he didn’t say a word.
Grabe, nag-alok ako sa kanya na sumama, pero di siya kumibo.
doing low or unglamorous work
My job is just an alok because of the salary.
Yung trabaho ko, alok lang kasi ang sahod.
like an offer
He made an alok to help me with my project.
Nagbigay siya ng alok na tulungan ako sa project ko.