kolateral
kolaterál with stress marks
collateral
Usage Note
Kolateral is used in financial and legal contexts to refer to an asset pledged as security for a loan. In the Philippines, property titles, vehicles, and jewelry are common forms of kolateral in informal lending and formal bank transactions alike. The word is also used in military discourse for 'collateral damage.'
Examples
" Wala akong maibibigay na kolateral. "
Natural Translation
I have no collateral to give.
Literal Translation
None I-have can-give that collateral.
" Ginamit niya ang titulo ng lupa bilang kolateral sa bangko. "
Natural Translation
He/She used the land title as collateral at the bank.
Literal Translation
Used he/she the title of-the land as collateral at-the bank.
" Hindi siya pinautang ng bangko dahil walang sapat na kolateral na maibibigay para sa malaking halaga. "
Natural Translation
The bank didn't lend to him/her because there was no sufficient collateral to put up for the large amount.
Literal Translation
Not he/she lent-to of-the bank because none enough that collateral that can-give for the large amount.
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