tseke
tséke with stress marks
bank check
Usage Note
Tseke is adapted from English 'check' (bank cheque) and is used in financial and business contexts when referring to a written order instructing a bank to pay a specified sum. Despite the rise of digital payments, tseke remains in use for large business and government transactions in the Philippines.
Examples
" Nawala ang tseke niya. "
Natural Translation
His/Her check got lost.
Literal Translation
Lost the check his/her.
" Nagbayad siya gamit ang tseke. "
Natural Translation
He/She paid using a bank check.
Literal Translation
Paid he/she using the bank check.
" Bago mo i-deposito ang tseke, tiyaking tama ang halaga at pirma upang hindi ito tanggihan ng bangko. "
Natural Translation
Before you deposit the check, make sure the amount and signature are correct so the bank won't reject it.
Literal Translation
Before by-you deposit the check, ensure correct the amount and signature in-order not it reject by-the bank.
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