bulagsak
bulagsák with stress marks
spendthrift
Usage Note
Bulagsak describes a person who spends money carelessly and wastefully, without planning or restraint. It implies not just generosity but irresponsibility. In a culture that places high value on 'ipon' (saving), being called bulagsak is a significant criticism of a person's character and fiscal discipline.
Examples
" Bulagsak siya sa pera. "
Natural Translation
He is wasteful with money.
Literal Translation
Spendthrift he with money.
" Bulagsak si Tito kaya lagi siyang walang pera kahit may trabaho. "
Natural Translation
Uncle is a spendthrift, so he/she's always broke even though he/she has a job.
Literal Translation
Spendthrift Uncle so always he/she no money even-though has job.
" Kung patuloy kang magiging bulagsak sa iyong sahod, wala kang maiipon para sa hinaharap mo. "
Natural Translation
If you keep being a spendthrift with your salary, you won't be able to save anything for your future.
Literal Translation
If continue you become spendthrift with your salary, none you can-save for the future your.
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