Magsinsel (en. To get a credit or a loan)
/magsin'sel/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of taking a loan or credit from an institution.
I need to get a loan for my project.
Kailangan kong magsinsel ng pera para sa aking proyekto.
Expression of need or requirement to be considered in conducting a transaction related to money.
Before applying for a loan, make sure you have enough documents.
Bago magmagsinsel, tiyakin na mayroon kang sapat na dokumento.
Etymology
derived from the root 'sinsel' meaning 'to give a letter' or 'to write'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to get a loan
to request a loan or credit from an institution
magsinsel ng pera
Related Words
loan
An amount of money given to a person that must be returned by a specified time.
pautang
credit
A type of agreement that allows a person to borrow based on the trust of the institution.
credit
Slang Meanings
to pretend to be someone else or a character
He pretended to be an artist in front of the camera.
Siya ay magsinsel na parang artista sa harap ng kamera.
to deceive or joke in a situation
Don't fool me, I know what you're saying isn't true!
Huwag kang magsinsel sa akin, alam kong hindi totoo ang sinasabi mo!
to exaggerate or stretch the truth in a story
Sometimes, he exaggerates like that when he is attacked by his 'haters.'
Minsan, magsinsel siya ng ganyan kapag inaatake ang mga 'haters' niya.