From root: bili
Usage Note
Mamimili is the common term for a shopper or consumer. It is often used in news reports or formal discussions about the economy.
Examples
" Maraming mamimili ngayon. "
Natural Translation
There are many customers today.
Literal Translation
Many buyer today.
" Maraming mamimili sa palengke. "
Natural Translation
There are many buyers at the market.
Literal Translation
Many buyer in market.
" Dumarami ang mga mamimili sa palengke tuwing umaga dahil mas sariwa at mura roon ang gulay. "
Natural Translation
The number of shoppers at the market grows every morning because the vegetables there are fresher and cheaper.
Literal Translation
Increasing the buyers in market every morning because more fresh and cheap there the vegetables.
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