kuwarta
kuwarta is the Bisaya word for money.
kuwarta is used to refer to both physical cash and the general concept of money or wealth. When you want to specifically refer to your earnings or a paycheck, you should use the term sweldo.
Meaning: currency (noun)
Which one should you use?
While kuwarta is the standard form, you may see the spelling kwarta used as a more colloquial variation. In the Bohol region, the spelling kuarta is also used to mean money.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Bohol, the term kuarta may be used instead of kuwarta for money.
Did you know?
- The word kuwarta is derived from the Spanish cuarta, which referred to a specific old coin denomination rather than the general concept of money.
- The term kuwarta is used in the common phrase walay kuwarta to describe being broke, which is often said with a specific shrug or gesture of empty palms.
- In the Philippines, where Bisaya is spoken, the word pera is also used for money, often interchangeably with kuwarta depending on the region or social setting.
Examples in context
- Naa kay kwarta?Do you have money?
- Pila ni siya?How much does it cost?
- Kailangan ko og kwartaI need money
- Gamay ra ang akong kuwarta.My money is just a little.
- Wala na koy kuwarta karon.I don't have any money now.
- Asa nimo gipangita ang kuwarta?Where did you look for the money?
Example conversation
Jun and Maria are talking at home about their budget.
- JunMaria, naa pa ba tay kuwarta?Maria, do we still have money?
- MariaHapit na mahurot ang atong kuwarta.Our money is almost gone.
- JunKinahanglan pa diay ta mangita og kuwarta.We still need to find some money.
- MariaOo, Jun, gamay na lang gyud ni.Yes, Jun, there is really very little left.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries kuwarta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
