From root: bili
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagbili
nag-bi-LI
sold
Present (Incomplete)
nagbibili
nag-bi-bi-LI
selling
Future (Contemplated)
magbibili
mag-bi-bi-LI
will sell
Usage Note
Magbili is used to describe the act of selling, though in modern conversation, "magtinda" is more common for vending and "ibenta" for selling a specific object. It is often encountered in formal writing or when referring to commerce in a general sense.
Examples
" Nagbili siya ng gulay kahapon. "
Natural Translation
She sold vegetables yesterday.
Literal Translation
Sold she of vegetables yesterday.
" Nagplano siyang magbili ng mga lumang gamit. "
Natural Translation
He planned to sell some old items.
Literal Translation
Planned he/she to sell old items.
" Kapag nagbibili ka ng mga lumang gamit sa palengke, kailangan mong tiyakin na patas ang presyo para hindi malugi. "
Natural Translation
When you sell old things at the market, you have to make sure the price is fair so you don't lose money.
Literal Translation
When selling you of old things at market, need you to-ensure that fair the price so not lose.
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