Tayaan (en. Bet)

ta-yaan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A form of gambling where a person wagers money or valuable items for a chance to win.

He placed a bet on his favorite team's match.

Naglagay siya ng taya sa laban ng kanyang paboritong koponan.

The amount of money or item placed in the bet.

His bet in the horse race was too high.

Masyadong mataas ang kanyang taya sa karera ng mga kabayo.

An opportunity or option that spends time or wealth for an uncertain outcome.

Every bet comes with a risk.

Ang bawat taya ay may kasamang panganib.

Originates from the word 'taya' which means 'bet' or 'test'.

to bet

To place a bet or attempt something.

magtaya

lotto betting

The process of placing a bet on the lottery.

tayaan ng lotto

gambling

The activity of placing bets or testing luck for money or prizes.

pagsusugal

wager

The act or instance of betting.

pusta

Bet in a game or gamble

We're going to place bets on basketball later.

Magta-tayaan kami sa basketball mamaya.

Giving value or trust in a situation

Bet on him, he seems like he'll bounce back in the next match.

Tayaan mo siya, mukhang makakabawi siya sa susunod na laban.

Placing a bet or forming a plan that could be beneficial

Alright, let's place our bet on this new business.

Sige, tayaan na lang natin ang bagong negosyo na ito.