Magbarya (en. To change money)

/mɛɡˈbarya/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action referring to having or exchanging coins from one form to another.

We need to change money at the bank before we leave.

Kailangan nating magbarya sa bangko bago tayo umalis.

The process of obtaining smaller denominations from a larger amount.

He changed five hundred pesos for the fare.

Nagbarya siya ng limang daang piso para sa pamasahe.

Exchanging money for another currency or form of value.

You should change dollars before going abroad.

Dapat magbarya ng dolyar bago pumunta sa ibang bansa.

from Sundanese 'barya' meaning 'coins' or 'currency'.

Let's change money.

We will exchange coins.

Magbarya tayo.

Change dollars.

Exchange dollars for local currency.

Magbarya ng dolyar.

coins

Small pieces of currency.

barya

currency

Money used in various transactions.

salapi

Go out of town or treat.

Let's treat each other with food at the beach this weekend!

Barya tayo sa mga pagkain sa beach this weekend!

Hang out or chat.

Where shall we hang out later, at your place or mine?

Saan tayo magbarya mamaya, sa bahay mo o sa akin?

Relax or enjoy time with friends.

Let's chill at the coffee shop and catch up.

Magbarya tayo sa coffee shop at mag-catch up.