Uang (en. Money)
uˈaŋ
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An item of value used in exchange for goods and services.
I need enough money to buy a new phone.
Kailangan ko ng sapat na uang para makabili ng bagong telepono.
Currency used by an individual or community.
His money was saved from his job.
Ang kaniyang uang ay naipon mula sa kanyang trabaho.
The total amount held by an individual, business, or country.
The country's amount of money is decreasing.
Ang halaga ng uang ng bansa ay bumababa.
Etymology
Derived from the Malay word 'uang' meaning money.
Common Phrases and Expressions
No money
No funds or available amount.
Walang uang
Save money
Set aside or store money for the future.
Mag-ipon ng uang
Related Words
payment
The amount paid in exchange for a product or service.
kabayaran
purchase
A process of exchange involving money.
mabili
Slang Meanings
Coins
Only coins are left in my wallet, I don't have any uang.
Yung barya lang ang natira sa wallet ko, wala na akong uang.
Dough
I need some dough for this project.
Kailangan ko ng dough para sa project na ito.
Money
I don't have any uang left, I need to borrow.
Wala na akong uang, kailangan ko nang mangutang.
Salary
When payday comes, I'm so happy with my new uang.
Pagdating ng payday, ang saya-saya ko sa bagong uang ko.