pitaka
/piˈtakaʔ/
The Filipino word for wallet is pitaka. Wiktionary also lists tampipi.
Meaning: case for keeping money (noun)
Ways to say it
| Filipino | IPA |
|---|---|
| pitaka | /piˈtakaʔ/ (Standard Tagalog) |
| tampipi | /tamˈpipiʔ/ (Standard Tagalog) |
The word refers to a case used for keeping money.
Which one should you use?
While pitaka is the standard term for a wallet, tampipi refers to a traditional small chest or basket used for storage and is not a synonym for a modern wallet.
Is it said differently in some regions?
pitaka is a popular term in the Tagalog region.
How do you pronounce it?
/piˈtakaʔ/
Did you know?
- The word pitaka follows a long journey from the Uto-Aztecan language family, traveling through Mexico and Spain before arriving in the Philippines.
- In traditional Filipino culture, the tampipi was often used as a portable wardrobe for those traveling or moving house.
Examples in context
- Nawala ko ang aking pitaka.I have lost my wallet.This sentence is useful for expressing that you have lost your pitaka.Tatoeba #5299963 by katalex, translation #1666 by CC
- Sino bumigay ng pitaka ito?Who gave you this wallet?This sentence is useful for asking who gave a certain pitaka.Tatoeba #12710055 by thegalogue, translation #6040566 by mailohilohi
- Saan niya nakita ang pitaka?Where did she find the wallet?This sentence is useful for asking where someone found a pitaka.Tatoeba #11273429 by qwertzu, translation #7486797 by Amastan
- 7 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Christina and Juan are at a cafe.
- ChristinaJuan, nasaan ang pitaka mo?Juan, where is your wallet?
- JuanNakalimutan ko yata ang pitaka ko sa kotse.I think I forgot my wallet in the car.
- ChristinaSigurado ka ba?Are you sure?
- JuanOo, wala nga rito sa bulsa ko.Yes, it is really not here in my pocket.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wallet” translations and entries pitaka, tampipi, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pitaka, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
