Loteriya (en. Lottery)

lo-te-ri-ya

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A game where participants buy tickets and hope their number is selected.
They won a large amount in the lottery.
Sila ay nanalo sa loteriya ng malaking halaga.
A system of gambling based on chance.
The lottery is considered a creative form of gambling.
Ang loteriya ay itinuturing na isang mapanlikhang anyo ng pagsusugal.
A contest where prizes are awarded based on random selection of tickets.
Many people thrive through the lottery.
Maraming tao ang umuunlad sa pamamagitan ng loteriya.

Etymology

Spanish - lottery

Common Phrases and Expressions

Won in the lottery
Achieved success in the lottery.
Nanalo sa loteriya
Bought a lottery ticket
Acquired a ticket to participate in the lottery.
Bumili ng tiket sa loteriya

Related Words

prize
This is the reward or award that a person receives for winning the lottery.
premyo
bet
A gambling game with high stakes often involving a lottery.
buhos

Slang Meanings

Just lucky-lucky
Did you win the lottery? It's just a matter of luck.
Naka-tama ka sa loteriya? Parang swerte-swerte lang yun.
An opportunity to earn
The lottery is a great opportunity to earn quickly.
Ang loteriya isang magandang pagkakataon na kumita ng mabilis.
Chase for the prize
It's like a chase for the prize in the lottery, everyone wants to win.
Parang habulan sa premyo ang loteriya, lahat gustong manalo.
Slap of luck
When you buy a lottery ticket, it's like a slap of luck.
Pag bumili ka ng tiket sa loteriya, parang sapal ng swerte na lang yan.