Dolyar (en. Dollar)

/ˈdoʊl.jɑr/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A unit of currency used in many countries, especially in the United States.

The price of the car is 20,000 dollars.

Ang presyo ng kotse ay nasa 20,000 dolyar.

A coin or bank note that has a value of a dollar.

He received a dollar from his boss as a bonus.

Nakatanggap siya ng dolyar mula sa kanyang boss bilang bonus.

Commonly used financial term in trade.

The dollar is more stable compared to other currencies.

Ang dolyar ay mas matatag kumpara sa iba pang mga pera.

But its origin comes from the Spanish word 'dólar', derived from 'thaler', a type of coin from Europe.

Dollar is the currency

This indicates that the dollar is the used currency in a particular situation.

Dolyar ang salapi

American dollar

This refers to the dollar used in the United States.

Dolyar ng Amerika

cent

A small unit of currency that is often part of a dollar.

centavo

bank

A financial institution where dollars can be deposited or withdrawn.

banko

a term used for money, especially if it's from another country

Even a single peso feels like a dollar to me!

Kahit piso lang, parang dolyar na para sa akin 'yan!

a term used to indicate rising value or worth of something

This amount is like a flying dollar!

Ang halagang ito, parang dolyar na lumilipad!

a desire to earn more money

You're always thinking about dollars, you must be used to working hard for it!

Lagi kang nag-iisip ng dolyar, sanay kang bumaba sa linya nito!