Pitaka (en. Wallet)
pi-tá-ka
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A small container for paper money and coins.
All my money is in my wallet.
Nasa pitaka ko ang lahat ng aking pera.
An accessory used by people to carry their documents and essentials.
The wallet has many pockets for IDs and cards.
Ang pitaka ay may maraming bulsa para sa mga ID at card.
A symbol of being prepared for expenses.
The wallet is important for fellow students working outside.
Mahalaga ang pitaka sa mga kapwa mag-aaral kapag nagtatrabaho sa labas.
Etymology
Spanish: 'billetera'
Common Phrases and Expressions
I dropped my wallet.
I dropped my wallet.
Nakahulog ang pitaka ko.
I lost my wallet.
I lost my wallet.
Nawala ang pitaka ko.
Related Words
money
The currency or wealth used in transactions.
pera
coin
Small pieces of money that are often round.
barya
Slang Meanings
wallet or purse
Where's my wallet? I left it open on the table again!
Nasan na ang pitaka ko? Naiwan ko na namang bukas sa mesa!
cash or money
My wallet is almost empty right now, help me out.
Walang masyadong laman ang pitaka ko ngayon, tulungan mo ako.
niche or specialty (in a broader context)
That's the niche of the techies, always ahead in trends.
Iyan ang pitaka ng mga techie, laging nauuna sa uso.