Magpasangla (en. To pawn)

mag-pasaŋ-la

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of putting something in a pawnshop for financial exchange.
I need to pawn my jewelry to get money for expenses.
Kailangan kong magpasangla ng aking alahas upang makakuha ng pera para sa gastusin.
The process of pawning something as a guarantee for repaying a debt.
Sometimes, it's better to pawn than unable to pay a debt.
Minsan, mas mabuti pa ang magpasangla kaysa hindi makabayad ng utang.

Etymology

The word 'magpasangla' originates from the root 'sangla' which means 'pawn' or 'to give something as collateral for a debt.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to pawn property
To pawn possessions for financial assistance.
magpasangla ng ari-arian

Related Words

pawn
An item or property given as collateral for a loan.
sangla

Slang Meanings

To lend an item in exchange for some value or payment.
Just pawn your cellphone if you need money.
Magpasangla ka na lang ng cellphone mo kung kailangan mo ng pera.
To borrow money using items as collateral.
He wants to pawn his jewelry for quick cash.
Nais niyang magpasangla ng kanyang alahas para sa mabilis na pera.
To impress visitors and show off items acquired through lending.
Just show your items that you got by pawning to gain recognition among people.
Magpasangla ka lang ng mga gamit mo para makilala ka sa mga tao.