From root: bili
Usage Note
Bilihan refers to a location where goods are sold. It can be a specific section of a market or a general term for a store.
Examples
" Malapit ang bilihan ng isda. "
Natural Translation
The fish market is near.
Literal Translation
Near the market of fish.
" Pumunta kami sa bilihan ng prutas. "
Natural Translation
We went to the fruit market.
Literal Translation
Went we to market of fruits.
" Mas mura ang gulay sa bilihan sa kanto kaysa sa malaking grocery na bago lang nagbukas. "
Natural Translation
The vegetables are cheaper at the shop on the corner than at the big grocery that just opened.
Literal Translation
More cheap the vegetables at market at corner than at big grocery that new just opened.
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