Tahuri (en. Gambler)

/tahúri/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person who enjoys or plays gambling.

The gambler is often at the casino every weekend.

Ang tahuri ay madalas na nasa casino tuwing weekend.

A person who takes big risks in games of chance.

Gamblers often rely on luck to achieve success in the game.

Ang mga tahuri ay kadalasang umaasa na suerte ang kanilang makakamit sa laro.

Originates from the Spanish word 'tahur' or 'tahuris' which means related to gambling.

Beware of being a gambler

Be cautious of the risks involved in gambling.

Mag-ingat kang tahuri

gambling

A game or activity involving betting money or items on a certain outcome.

sugal

bet

The amount or item wagered in a game.

taya

quiet or silent

Wow, she was so tahuri all night, seems like she didn't want to talk!

Aba, tahuri lang siya buong gabing yan, tila ayaw makipag-usap!

hiding or avoiding

He didn't want to meet because he's tahuri from his friends.

Ayaw niyang makipagkita dahil tahuri siya sa mga kaibigan niya.

kind or not too assertive

Don't be like that, you're too tahuri, stand up for what you want.

Huwag kang ganyan, tahuri ka lang, ipaglaban mo ang gusto mo.