Sangla (en. Pawn)

saŋˈɡla

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An agreement where a person gives something as a guarantee for a debt.
He brought his jewelry to the pawnshop to get money.
Nagdala siya ng kanyang alahas sa sanglaan upang makakuha ng pera.
An item that is pawned in exchange for a loan.
He pawned his laptop at a pawnshop.
Ang kanyang laptop ay isinangla niya sa isang sanglaan.

Etymology

Spanish

Common Phrases and Expressions

to pawn
the act of putting an item as collateral for a loan
magsangla

Related Words

pawnshop
A place where items can be pawned for loans.
sanglaan
lending
The act of providing money with interest.
pautang

Slang Meanings

To lend or borrow using property as collateral.
Just pawn your cellphone so you can pay off your debt.
Sangla ka na lang ng cellphone mo para may pambayad ka sa utang mo.
To earn or obtain money by putting up property as a bet.
He pawned his land to invest in a business.
Nag-sangla siya ng lupa para makapag-invest sa negosyo.