Magsangla (en. To pawn)

/maɡˈsaŋ.la/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The action of giving an item (usually valuable) as collateral for a loan.

He decided to pawn his jewelry to get some money.

Nagdesisyon siyang magsangla ng kanyang alahas upang makakuha ng pera.

To carry out a transaction where an item is used to obtain money.

I need to pawn my phone for immediate needs.

Kailangan kong magsangla ng aking telepono para sa agarang pangangailangan.

The process of pawning, usually arising from financial necessity.

Pawning is a way to obtain funds in times of crisis.

Ang magsangla ay isang paraan upang makakuha ng pondo sa panahon ng kagipitan.

Combination of 'mags' (to) and 'sangla' (pawn).

pawn a house

To pledge an asset, usually a house, as collateral for a loan.

magsangla ng bahay

pawn land

The process of using land as part of collateral for borrowing.

magsangla ng lupa

pawn

An item given as collateral for a loan.

sangla

debt

An obligation to pay back borrowed money.

utang

To borrow money from a pawn shop

I need to pawn my watch because I don't have money to pay my debt.

Kailangan kong magsangla ng relo kasi walang pambayad sa utang.

To find a solution to a problem

He pawned his vehicle to buy medicine.

Nag-magsangla siya ng sasakyan para makabili ng gamot.

To resort to desperate measures

I have no choice but to pawn my stuff.

Wala na akong ibang choice kundi magsangla ng gamit ko.