From root: bili
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
binili
bi-ni-LI
bought
Present (Incomplete)
binibili
bi-ni-BI-li
buying
Future (Contemplated)
bibilhin
bi-bil-HIN
will buy
Usage Note
Bilhin is used when focusing on the specific object being purchased rather than the person doing the buying. It is most commonly used in commands or requests where a particular item needs to be acquired.
Examples
" Bilhin mo ang gatas. "
Natural Translation
Buy the milk.
Literal Translation
Buy you the milk.
" Gusto kong bilhin ang tinapay. "
Natural Translation
I want to buy the bread.
Literal Translation
Want I buy the bread.
" Kung may sapat kang pera, bilhin mo na ang sapatos na matagal mo nang gusto. "
Natural Translation
If you have enough money, go ahead and buy the shoes you've wanted for a long time.
Literal Translation
If has enough you money, buy you already the shoes that long-time you already want.
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