Sakla (en. Bet)

/sɑˈklɑ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A game or type of betting usually played in competitions or gambling.

They played sakla in the street.

Naglaro sila ng sakla sa kalsada.

verb

The action of betting on a game or match.

He bets heavily on the boxing match.

Sakla siya ng malaki sa laban ng boksing.

Originating from the Visayan term 'sakla', meaning 'to bet' or 'to wager'.

to bet

to place a wager or bet

sumakla

wagering

An activity aimed at having an agreement on a bet.

pustahan

gambling

A game or activity related to betting money.

sugal

quick gamble, like a challenge without self-confidence

I might just flunk this exam, I haven't read anything at all.

Baka sakla na naman ako sa exam na 'to, wala akong nabasang kahit ano.

a hint of teasing or boasting

You're really showing off to him, like he can't be beaten in skill.

Grabeng sakla mo sa kanya, parang hindi siya kayang talunin sa galing.