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    Sanla (en. Pawn)

    /sahn-lah/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A process of lending something with the condition that it will be returned or paid back.
    The pawn of her jewelry helped her to buy food.
    Ang sanla ng kanyang alahas ay nakatulong sa kanyang makabili ng pagkain.
    An agreement wherein something is given as collateral for a debt.
    He needs to turn over his laptop as a pawn to get the money.
    Kailangan niyang ipasa ang kanyang laptop bilang sanla upang makuha ang pera.
    The item that is pawned or handed over as part of the agreement.
    The pawn of his vehicle was given to the bank.
    Ang sanla ng kanyang sasakyan ay ibinigay sa bangko.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'sangla' which means discussing something related to a matter being lent, as it is a form of agreement.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Just pawn it
    A way to suggest passing something within an agreement.
    Ipasanla mo na lang

    Related Words

    pawnshop
    Term for the place where pawning takes place.
    sanlaan
    pawn
    A word with a meaning closely related to 'sanla'.
    sangla

    Slang Meanings

    Loan it out
    Pledge your cellphone first so you can buy new shoes.
    Sanla mo muna 'yang cellphone mo para makabili ka ng bagong sapatos.
    You owe a lot!
    They tease me because I pledged my laptop to my friend.
    Tinutukso nila ako kasi sanla ko ang laptop ko sa kaibigan ko.
    Lies
    What he said about not having debts is all just a lie.
    Yung sabi niya na wala na siyang utang, puro sanla lang yun.