kuarta
kuarta is the Ilocano word for money.
The word kuarta refers to currency or money in a general sense.
Meaning: currency (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
The term pera is common in areas where Tagalog influence is strong.
How does it change in a sentence?
You can indicate possession by attaching enclitic possessive pronouns to the end of the word. For example, attaching -ak creates kuartak, which means "my money" and attaching -na creates kuartana, which means "his/her money".
Did you know?
- The word kuarta is borrowed from the Spanish cuarta, which originally referred to a 'quarter' or a specific small coin denomination.
- In certain Ilocano social contexts, referring to someone's kuarta too directly can be seen as impolite, and speakers may use more indirect terms to discuss financial status.
- In some traditional Ilocano contexts, the concept of 'money' is closely tied to utang, a word for debt that carries significant social weight and obligation within the community.
Examples in context
- Awanen ti nabati a kuartak.I've got no money left.This sentence shows how to use kuarta to express having no money left.Tatoeba #4720153 by saluyot, translation #2735120 by Hybrid
- Awan ti makaanay a kuartana.He did not have enough money.This sentence demonstrates the use of kuarta when discussing having enough money.Tatoeba #4713014 by saluyot, translation #284904 by CK
- Isardeng ti panagsayang iti kuarta.Stop wasting money.This sentence uses kuarta to talk about the act of wasting money.Tatoeba #4667766 by saluyot, translation #4667165 by CK
- Awan ti kuarta.There is no money.
- Naubos ti pera ko.My money is gone.
- 13 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Juan and Cristina are at a small market.
- CristinaAdda kadi kuartam para iti daytoy?Do you have money for this?
- JuanWen, adda bassit a kuartak ditoy.Yes, I have a little money here.
- CristinaAgyamanak, Juan.Thank you, Juan.
- JuanAwan ti aniaman, Cristina.No problem, Cristina.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries kuarta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
