Magsangla (en. To pawn)
/maɡˈsaŋ.la/
Synonyms
- magpaltos
- manghuhulog
Slang Meanings
To borrow money from a pawn shop
I need to pawn my watch because I don't have money to pay my debt.
Kailangan kong magsangla ng relo kasi walang pambayad sa utang.
To find a solution to a problem
He pawned his vehicle to buy medicine.
Nag-magsangla siya ng sasakyan para makabili ng gamot.
To resort to desperate measures
I have no choice but to pawn my stuff.
Wala na akong ibang choice kundi magsangla ng gamit ko.