lagak
lagák with stress marks
money deposit
Usage Note
Lagak refers to money or valuables placed in trust or safekeeping — such as a rental deposit, bail money, or a security bond. It is widely used in legal, financial, and everyday contexts, and carries the implication that the deposit will be returned once conditions are met.
Examples
" Malaki ang lagak. "
Natural Translation
The deposit is large.
Literal Translation
Large the deposit.
" Nagbigay siya ng lagak. "
Natural Translation
He gave a deposit.
Literal Translation
Gave he of deposit.
" Ibabalik ng may-ari ang lagak namin kapag wala namang nasira sa inuupahang bahay. "
Natural Translation
The owner will return our deposit as long as nothing was damaged in the rented house.
Literal Translation
Will-return by-the owner the deposit our when nothing-anyway damaged in rented house.
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