Upa (en. Rent)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A payment for the use of something, usually a property like a house or land.
The rent for the house has increased this year.
Ang upa ng bahay ay tumaas ngayong taon.
The amount of money required to rent something.
We should consider the rent amount before we move.
Dapat naming isaalang-alang ang halaga ng upa bago kami lumipat.
verb
The process of paying for or obtaining something through rent.
He decided to rent an apartment in the city.
Nagdesisyon siyang umupa ng apartment sa lungsod.

Common Phrases and Expressions

pay rent
to give an amount for renting
magbayad ng upa

Related Words

rental
A place or establishment where properties can be rented.
upahan

Slang Meanings

Hassle or expenses for housing
I wish I wasn't renting, it's a big hassle on my budget.
Sana hindi na lang ako nagre-rent, ang laki ng abala sa budget ko.
Payment just to sleep
Damn, I've been paying for a year just for a room, it's like I'm just paying to sleep.
Bwisit, isang taon na ako nagbabayad para sa isang kwarto lang, parang nagbabayad lang ako para matulog.
Rented place
People are always busy in rented places, but it's so nice to go home to your own house.
Laging busy ang mga tao sa pang-arkilang lugar, pero ang sarap lang umuwi sa sarili mong bahay.