Bihilya (en. Wallet)

bi-hi-lya

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A container for money that is often used to carry bank cards, documents, and other important items.
I always put my credit cards and ID in my wallet.
Palagi kong inilalagay ang aking mga credit card at ID sa aking bihilya.
An item used by people to store and organize their money and important documents.
My wallet is made of leather and has many compartments.
Ang bihilya ko ay gawa sa balat at may maraming compartments.

Etymology

Spanish: 'billetera' or 'wallet'

Common Phrases and Expressions

My wallet is missing
Nawawala ang bihilya ko
Nawawala ang bihilya ko

Related Words

pockets
Parts of clothing used to carry small items.
pockets

Slang Meanings

Rare, uncommon
It's really rare for people like that to see such situations.
Sobrang bihilya ng mga ganyang tao na makakita ng ganitong mga sitwasyon.
Caught, nabbed
My friend said he rarely plays this game so he got caught.
Sabi ng tropa, bihilya raw siya sa ganitong laro kaya nahuli siya.