Pagdusta (en. Gambling)

/pɑgˈdustɑ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An action of engaging in gambling or betting.

Gambling has caused many problems in his life.

Ang pagdusta ay naging sanhi ng maraming problema sa kanyang buhay.

The activity of betting money or property on games or events.

Many people become addicted to gambling in casinos.

Maraming tao ang nalululong sa pagdusta sa casino.

A form of entertainment that comes with financial risk.

Not everyone who plays gambling understands the relationship between fun and risk.

Hindi lahat ng naglalaro ng pagdusta ay nakakaalam ng ugnayan ng saya at panganib.

The word 'pagdusta' comes from the root word 'dusta' meaning 'gambling' or 'betting' with a reduplication that adds the sense of action.

Don't gamble

A reminder to avoid gambling.

Huwag magpagdusta

gambling

The activity of betting money often related to entertainment or fun.

sugal

betting

The process of allocating money or property to an event hoping for a return.

pagtaya

Exploded in anger or frustration.

Wow, he really pagdusta in front of everyone when he found out he had problems.

Grabe, nagpagdusta siya sa harap ng lahat nang malaman niyang may pinagdadaanan siya.

Lost his cool or control.

There, he pagdusta and caused chaos in the group.

Ayun, nagpagdusta siya at tuloy ang gulo sa tropa.

Got angry like a child.

It was like he pagdusta when he was ignored by his crush.

Parang nagpagdusta siya nung hindi siya pinansin ng crush niya.

An outburst of feelings or reactions.

I didn't expect that such a simple joke would make him pagdusta.

Di ko akalain na sa simpleng biro lamang ay magpagdusta siya.