Masangla (en. Pawned)

/ma.sang.la/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An item provided as collateral for a debt.
Her jewelry became pawned for the debt she needed.
Ang kanyang alahas ay naging masangla para sa utang na kailangan niya.
The condition under which an item becomes collateral for a loan.
In pawns, interest payments are required.
Sa mga masangla, kinakailangang magbayad ng interes.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'sangla' which means 'mortgage' or 'pawn.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

the house is pawned
The house is used as collateral for a loan.
masangla ang bahay

Related Words

pawn
The process of borrowing money using property as collateral.
sangla
debt
The state of owing money to others.
pangutang

Slang Meanings

High debt
His debt seems endless.
Ang masangla niya ay parang hindi na mauubos.
A person who always borrows
He might be in debt again next month.
Baka masangla na naman siya sa susunod na buwan.
No money left for payment
I'm in debt, there's no money left.
Masangla na ako, wala nang natirang pera.