sugarol
sugaról with stress marks
gambler
From root: sugal
Usage Note
Sugarol is derived from sugal (gambling) and means a habitual gambler. It is typically used with a disapproving tone, implying someone who gambles irresponsibly and often to their own financial ruin.
Examples
" Sugarol ang kanyang ama. "
Natural Translation
His father is a gambler.
Literal Translation
Gambler the his father.
" Natalo ang sugarol sa laro. "
Natural Translation
The gambler lost in the game.
Literal Translation
Lost the gambler in game.
" Dahil sugarol ang kanyang asawa, halos walang natitira sa kanilang kita tuwing katapusan ng buwan. "
Natural Translation
Because her husband is a gambler, there is hardly anything left of their earnings at the end of each month.
Literal Translation
Because gambler the her spouse, almost none left of their income every end of month.
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