Anta (en. Anta)

/an-ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A unit of legislation or flow of matters.
The unit is used to describe the total value of items.
Ang anta ay ginagamit upang ilarawan ang kabuuang halaga ng mga bagay.
A strict agreement or partnership.
The agreement between the two countries paved the way for peace.
Ang anta sa pagitan ng dalawang bansa ay nagbigay daan sa kapayapaan.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish word 'anta' meaning 'tax' or 'response'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

unit of laws
Legislations that have become final.
anta ng mga batas

Related Words

tax
A payment required to support government services.
buwis

Slang Meanings

a brief rest or nap
I sang songs in front of people, and then I took a quick nap in a corner.
Kumanta ako ng mga kanta sa harap ng tao, at pagkatapos ay nag-anta ako sa isang sulok.
just resting or stopping (temporarily)
I’ll just take a quick break before we leave.
Anta lang ako saglit bago tayo umalis.