Salapi (en. Money)

/sah-lah-pee/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An item that is spent or exchanged for goods or services.

Money is needed to buy food.

Kailangan ng salapi upang makabili ng pagkain.

A general term for wealth or assets that can be used in transactions.

His money is enough for his needs.

Ang kanyang salapi ay sapat na para sa kanyang mga pangangailangan.

A system of value used in trade in a country or region.

The currency of the Philippines is the Peso.

Ang salapi ng Pilipinas ay ang Piso.

Salapi comes from the root word 'salap' which means 'wealth' or 'finance'.

value of money

the equivalent or value of currency in a transaction

halaga ng salapi

money is important

money holds high significance

mahalaga ang salapi

no money

not possessing any money

walang salapi

public funds

The money collected and used by the government for public services.

salapi ng bayan

banknotes

Pieces of paper that serve as money.

salaping papel

Money or cash used in slang conversations.

Wow, I need money for my new phone!

Aba, salapi na ang kailangan ko para sa bagong phone ko!

My salary or earnings.

Money started pouring in since I started freelancing.

Mabilis bumuhos ang salapi mula nang nag-start akong mag-freelance.

Love associated with wealth.

When there's money, it's easier to find a partner!

Kapag may salapi, madali na lang makakuha ng jowa!