Usurya (en. Usury)

/uˈsur.ja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of borrowing where the lender charges excessive interest.

Usury is an illegal practice that leads people into debt.

Ang usurya ay isang ilegal na gawain na nagiging sanhi ng pagkakabaon sa utang ng mga tao.

The act of giving interest that exceeds proper or established standards.

Many people suffer losses due to the usury of lenders.

Maraming tao ang nalulugi dahil sa usurya ng mga nagpapautang.

From the Spanish word 'usura' meaning excessive interest or payment.

usury on debt

excessive interest on debts

usurya sa utang

debt

Financial exploitation resulting from non-payment of debts.

utang

borrower

A person who borrows money from others.

mangungutang

Fooling around or wasting time on something pointless.

Let's not usurya, let's go home already!

Wag na tayong mag-usurya, umuwi na tayo!

Dating or getting too close with someone.

They're usurya-ing again at the mall, the kids are having fun.

Nag-usurya na naman sila sa mall, nag-e-enjoy ang mga bata.

To linger or stay in a place longer than necessary.

There's so many people on the street, it's like they’re just 'usurya,' can't get through!

Ang dami ng tao sa kalsada, parang usurya lang, 'di na makaalis!