Saklaan (en. Betting)

/sak'laan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A place where games involving betting can be played.
Many went to the betting venue to try their luck.
Madami ang nagpunta sa saklaan para subukan ang kanilang swerte.
A form of betting where people place money or property on a specific outcome of a game.
In the betting house, you often see people pondering their bets.
Sa saklaan, madalas kang nakakakita ng mga tao na nagtataka sa kanilang taya.

Etymology

From the root word 'sakla', which refers to a form of betting.

Common Phrases and Expressions

go to the betting venue
Went to a place to bet.
pumunta sa saklaan
gambling at the betting venue
Betting or gambling at a specific place.
sugal sa saklaan

Related Words

gambling
An activity that involves betting money or property on an uncertain outcome.
sugal
betting
The act of placing a bet on a game or event.
pagtaya

Slang Meanings

place to gamble or bet
Come on, let's go to the gambling place later, I need to earn some money!
Tara, sa saklaan tayo mamaya, kailangan ko nang kumita!
risky situation or deal
You agreed to join the risky deal, but that's dangerous!
Pumayag ka na sumali sa saklaan, pero delikado 'yan!
a bet or wager made among friends
Let's make a bet with each other in the gambling place on who will win the match.
Magpustahan tayo sa saklaan kung sino ang mananalo sa laban.