Pantaya (en. Stake)

/panˈta.ja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An amount or thing that is allocated and can be gambled.

Their stake in the game was more than their expected profit.

Ang kanilang pantaya sa laro ay higit sa kanilang inaasahang kita.

Importance or value included in a situation or contest.

The stake is crucial for those betting on horse racing.

Mahalaga ang pantaya sa mga tao na tumataya sa karera ng kabayo.

The word 'pantaya' originates from the root word 'taya' which means to allocate or to stake.

small stake

a small amount wagered in a game or gamble

kaunting pantaya

luck

The condition of having a favorable opportunity or outcome.

suwerte

contest

A situation or event where participants compete.

labanan

Able to recover

Finally, I've paid off my debt, I'm back on track!

Sa wakas, nakabayad na ako sa utang ko, pantaya na ako!

Regret

I used to be happy with him, but now, all I feel is regret.

Dati akong masaya sa kanya, pero ngayon, puro pantaya na lang ang nararamdaman ko.

Back to how it was

I made a mistake in my decision, I wish I could just go back to how it was.

Nagkamali ako sa desisyon, sana pantaya nalang ako tulad ng dati.