Ipon (en. Savings)
/iːˈpon/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An object that has been accumulated as a fund or wealth that can be used in the future.
I have savings for my studies.
May ipon ako para sa aking pag-aaral.
Money accumulated for a specific purpose.
His savings are for buying a house.
Ang kanyang ipon ay para sa pagbili ng bahay.
The total amount of money saved from earnings or income.
He showed all his savings in the bank statement.
Ipinakita niya ang lahat ng kanyang ipon sa bank statement.
Etymology
River people (from the word 'ipon' meaning gathering or accumulation of wealth)
Common Phrases and Expressions
to save
the process of saving money for a purpose.
mag-ipon
savings for the future
accumulating wealth to prepare for the future.
ipon para sa kinabukasan
Related Words
saving
The act of being frugal or avoiding luxury to save.
pagtitipid
sacrifice
Limiting oneself for a greater goal that can be achieved through saving.
sakripisyo
Slang Meanings
Save money
You should just save money for your future, not just spend.
Dapat mag-ipon ka na lang, para sa future mo, hindi puro gastos.
Putting aside money
Always setting aside money in the bank especially since the vacation is near.
Laging may paghuhulog ng ipon sa bangko lalo na't malapit na ang bakasyon.
Save up
You really need to save up if you want to buy a gadget.
Kailangan mo talagang mag-save up kung gusto mong makabili ng gadget.
Fund
I already have a fund for the vacation next year.
May pondo na ako para sa bakasyon next year.