From root: bili
Usage Note
Mabili describes a product that is high in demand or a business that is doing well. It indicates that items are being bought quickly.
Examples
" Mabili ang tinapay dito. "
Natural Translation
The bread sells fast here.
Literal Translation
Selling-fast the bread here.
" Mabili ang bagong laro. "
Natural Translation
The new game is selling fast.
Literal Translation
Selling-fast the new game.
" Mabili ang mga sariwang prutas tuwing tag-init, kaya maaga pa lang ay ubos na ang paninda sa tindahan. "
Natural Translation
Fresh fruits sell fast during summer, so the goods at the store are gone even early in the day.
Literal Translation
Selling-fast the fresh fruits every summer, so early still only (marker) gone already the goods at store.
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