Mapagempenyo (en. Pledge)

ma-pa-ge-mpen-yo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A form of debt or obligation counted in an agreement.
His collateral provided security for his loan.
Ang kanyang mapagempenyo ay nagbigay ng seguridad sa kanyang utang.
Considered as a guarantee given to obtain a loan.
Collateral is needed to approve their loan application.
Kailangan ng mapagempenyo upang maaprubahan ang kanilang aplikasyon para sa pautang.

Etymology

From the root word 'mapag' meaning bearer or having, and 'empenyo', referring to debt or obligation.

Common Phrases and Expressions

collaterals
guarantees or debts given in exchange for a loan
mga mapagempenyo

Related Words

pawn
Refers to a debt that can be sold or redeemed according to agreement.
empenyo
debt
An obligation to be paid by one person to another person or institution.
utang

Slang Meanings

looking for a way to escape or avoid a problem
She's always trying to mapagempenyo in class to avoid getting caught.
Siya lagi na lang nagma-mapagempenyo sa klase para di mahuli.
to cover up or lie about something
He mappedgempenyo to his parents so they wouldn't get mad.
Nagmapagempenyo siya sa kanyang mga magulang para hindi sila magalit.
to take steps for one’s own benefit rather than for others
If you mapagempenyo, only you will really benefit.
Pag nagmapagempenyo ka, ikaw lang talaga ang makikinabang.