Isubasta (en. To auction)
i-su-bás-ta
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that means to sell something through bidding.
Let's auction the old equipment at this thrift store.
Isubasta natin ang lumang kagamitan sa tingiang ito.
The process of offering an item at a set value to potential buyers.
The auction house announced that they will auction a significant artwork.
Inanunsyo ng bahay ng auction na isubasta nila ang isang mahalagang likha.
The occurrence of a public bid on an item or property.
He wants to auction his coveted book collection.
Nais niyang isubasta ang kanyang ninanais na koleksyon ng mga libro.
Etymology
From the word 'basta', meaning 'for sale' or 'merchandise', and 'i' which is a preposition.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to auction the property
to sell a property through bidding
isubasta ang ari-arian
Related Words
basta
A term referring to things that are sold or intended for sale.
basta
auction
A systematic way of selling through competitive bidding.
auction
Slang Meanings
just sell it
Since she doesn't want the dress anymore, she might as well sell it.
Dahil ayaw na niya sa damit, isubasta na lang niya ito.
to sell off
It means he will just pocket it and sell it off.
Ibig sabihin, ibubulsa na lang niya at isubasta.
to sell
I'm tired of this, I'll just sell it or auction it off.
Sawa na ako dito, magbenta na lang ako o isubasta.