singil
síngil with stress marks
the amount charged; to collect payment
Usage Note
Singil is the standard Tagalog word for a bill, charge, or the act of collecting what is owed. It is used in commercial transactions, debt collection, and everyday contexts like paying utility bills. 'Singilin' (to bill someone) is a very common derived form.
Examples
" Mataas ang singil ngayon. "
Natural Translation
The charge is high right now.
Literal Translation
High the charge now.
" Mataas ang singil sa kuryente. "
Natural Translation
The amount charged for electricity is high.
Literal Translation
High the amount charged for electricity.
" Bago kami magbayad, sinuri muna namin ang singil dahil mukhang mas mataas ito kaysa dati. "
Natural Translation
Before we paid, we first checked the bill because it seemed higher than usual.
Literal Translation
Before we pay, examined first we the bill because seems more high it than before.
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