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    Tigsisiyam (en. Cents)

    /tig.si.si.jam/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A unit of currency equivalent to one-tenth of a peso in the Philippines.
    The price of the candy is two cents.
    Ang presyo ng kendi ay dalawa at tigsisiyam.
    An amount used in business transactions.
    I need to bring cents for the payment.
    Kailangan kong magdala ng tigsisiyam para sa bayad.
    A small part of currency that can be saved or spent.
    The children collected cents from their sales.
    Ang mga bata ay nagtipon ng tigsisiyam mula sa kanilang benta.

    Etymology

    Originating from the word 'tigsiyam' related to numbers.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    has cents
    means there is a value equivalent to cents.
    may tigsisiyam

    Related Words

    peso
    The primary unit of currency in the Philippines.
    piso
    coins
    Small pieces of money, usually from peso or cents.
    barya

    Slang Meanings

    Teasing people who love gossip.
    Come on, let’s start the gossip! Do you know about Carla's new crush?
    Sige na, tigsisiyam na tayo! Yung new crush ni Carla, alam mo na ba?
    Entertainment talk full of stories or gossip.
    Anna and I were on Zoom, just gossiping all night!
    Nag-zoom kami ni Anna, tigsisiyam lang buong gabi!
    Group talk of people on fun topics.
    We should have a gossip session on the first day of vacation!
    Dapat magtigsisiyam tayo sa unang araw ng bakasyon!