Aswela (en. Moneylender)

/as-wé-la/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person or institution that lends money to others, usually with a set interest.

The moneylender helps people who need immediate cash.

Ang aswela ay tumutulong sa mga tao na nangangailangan ng agarang pera.

A type of loan that may be unsecured.

Many people struggle with their debts to moneylenders.

Maraming tao ang nahihirapan sa kanilang mga utang sa aswela.

It comes from the Spanish word 'asuelar' meaning 'to lend money' or 'to loan'.

borrow from a moneylender

to borrow from a moneylender.

makapautang sa aswela

debt

An obligation a person must pay to another due to lack of funds.

utang

interest

The amount of additional payment on a loan that needs to be returned with the original loan amount.

interes

Come on, let's fight!

Let's go aswela! No turning back.

Aswela na tayo! Wala nang urungan.

Going to

We're aswela to the mall later.

Aswela na tayo sa mall mamaya.

Need extra strength

Let’s aswela, bro, you can do it!

Aswela, bro, kaya mo 'yan!