From root: bili
Usage Note
Pambili is specifically used to refer to the cash or funds needed to purchase a particular item. For example, 'pambili ng bigas' means 'money to buy rice'.
Examples
" May pambili ka ba? "
Natural Translation
Do you have money to buy?
Literal Translation
Have money-for-buying you question?
" Wala akong pambili ng tinapay. "
Natural Translation
I don't have money for buying bread.
Literal Translation
None I-have money-for-buying of bread.
" Itinabi ko muna ang pambili ng gamot dahil baka biglang magkasakit ang isa sa mga bata sa bahay. "
Natural Translation
I set aside the money for medicine first, in case one of the children at home suddenly gets sick.
Literal Translation
Set-aside I first the money-for-buying of medicine because maybe suddenly get-sick the one of the children at house.
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