Bahaysugalan (en. Gambling house)

/bahay-su-ga-lan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A place where people engage in gambling games.
Many people went to the gambling house over the weekend.
Maraming tao ang nagpunta sa bahaysugalan sa katapusan ng linggo.
An establishment, whether licensed or not, that offers opportunities for gambling.
The gambling house is often frequented by game and gambling enthusiasts.
Ang bahaysugalan ay madalas na pinupuntahan ng mga mahilig sa laro at sugal.
A type of business focused on gambling and games.
He started working at a gambling house in the city.
Nagsimula siyang magtrabaho sa isang bahaysugalan sa lungsod.

Etymology

Combined words 'bahay' (house) and 'sugal' (gambling).

Common Phrases and Expressions

Bet at the gambling house
To participate in gambling games at a gambling house.
Magtaya sa bahaysugalan

Related Words

gambling
An activity where people place bets of money on a game or chance.
sugal
bet
The amount of money or stake placed by a person in a game.
taya

Slang Meanings

Gambling den, a place for gambling activities.
There's a new gambling den at the corner, I'm itching to try it out.
Doon sa kanto, may bagong bahaysugalan, parang kating-kati na akong subukan.
A house where many people gather to gamble.
Take me along to Pedro's gambling den, it's a missed opportunity if I don't go.
Isama mo ako sa bahaysugalan ni Pedro, sayang ang pagkakataon.
A place where gambling is explicitly prohibited yet operates secretly.
We don't care, as long as the atmosphere at the gambling den is right.
Wala tayong pakialam, basta't ayos ang klima sa bahaysugalan.