EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
please reduce the price; a little less...
tank...
to patronize, to support...
Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.
/pa-BA-was/
FIL: Isang pakiusap na bawasan ang halaga, dami, o bigat ng isang bagay.
EN: please reduce the price; a little less
The national anthem of the Filipino palengke-goer. It's the hopeful question you ask the tindera after she names the price. "Pabawas naman, ate!" It's a mix of haggling, charm, and a silent prayer. Success means you walk away feeling like a financial genius. Failure means you just pay the original price. No harm in trying!
ROOT MEANING: reduce; lessen (imperative)
Used as a request, often in a market or transactional setting. It's the verb form of asking for a 'tawad' (discount).
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🇵🇭 Ate, sampung kilo kukunin ko, pabawas naman sa presyo.
🇺🇸 Miss, I'll take ten kilos, please reduce the price a bit.
🇵🇭 Suki, wala na bang pabawas 'yan?
🇺🇸 Regular customer, can't you give a discount on that anymore?
Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.