Bet (en. Taya)

bɛt

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A wager or bet usually involving money or property.
He placed a bet on his favorite team's match.
Naglagay siya ng taya sa laban ng kanyang paboritong koponan.
The promise that a person will do something if a specific event occurs.
I made a bet that he would win the election.
Bumoto ako ng taya na mananalo siya sa halalan.
verb
To make a bet or wager.
He bet on the horse race.
Nag-bet siya sa karera ng mga kabayo.
To express confidence or belief that something will happen.
I bet that the festival will be fun.
Bet ko na magiging masaya ang piyesta.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Taya ko
A phrase expressing confidence or belief in something.
I'll bet
Taya mo ang lahat
A statement about a certain outcome.
Bet your bottom dollar

Related Words

bet
A specific amount or item placed for betting.
pusta
betting
The process of placing a bet.
tayaan

Slang Meanings

Of course!
Are you betting that we will win the match?
Bet ka ba na mananalo tayo sa laban?
I really like that!
I’m totally into that outfit!
Bet na bet ko 'yang damit na yan!
I promise!
I bet we’ll get high scores on the exam.
Bet ko na makakakuha tayo ng mataas na grado sa exam.