Singilin (en. Collect)

si-ngí-lin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of receiving payment from a person.
I need to collect the debt Maria owes me.
Kailangan kong singilin ang utang ni Maria sa akin.
The process of requesting to pay an obligation.
Charge him for the money you lent.
Singilin mo siya sa mga pinahiram mo.

Etymology

from the word 'singil' which means 'to pay' or 'to collect payment'

Common Phrases and Expressions

collect the debt
request payment for a debt
singilin ang utang

Related Words

charge
The amount to be paid for a product or service.
singil
debt
An obligation arising from borrowing money or items.
utang

Slang Meanings

To collect payment or debt
Collect from him already! It's been a long time since he owed you.
Singilin mo na siya! Ang tagal na ng utang niya sa'yo.
To demand money or payment
Don't get angry, just collect from him nicely.
Huwag ka nang mag-init, singilin mo na lang siya nang maayos.
To request payment for a service
You should collect from your client for what you did.
Dapat mong singilin yung kliyente mo sa ginawa mo.