Perahan (en. Mint)

pe-ra-han

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A place where coins or paper money are made or collected.
The mint is important to our economy.
Ang perahan ay mahalaga sa ating ekonomiya.
A process involving the production of money.
The minting of new coins took place at the new factory.
Ang perahan ng mga bagong barya ay naganap sa bagong pabrika.

Etymology

mula sa ugat na salita 'pera' na ang ibig sabihin ay 'pera' na may salitang pang-uring '-han' na nag-uugnay dito

Common Phrases and Expressions

people's money
Government funds or public wealth.
pera ng bayan

Related Words

money
A medium used in financial transactions within a country.
pera

Slang Meanings

teasing or flirty behavior towards someone as if there's a romantic interest
Are you serious? It looks like you're crushing on your crush, huh!
Seryoso ka ba? Parang may perahan ka na sa crush mo, ah!
a way of showing interest or affection towards someone
Ben always flirts with his girlfriend, it's envy-inducing!
Laging nagpa-perahan si Ben sa girlfriend niya, nakakainggit!