From root: dosena
Usage Note
Dosenahan refers to items sold or grouped in dozens. It is commonly used when buying wholesale items like eggs or pastries.
Examples
" Bumili tayo ng dosenahan. "
Natural Translation
Let's buy by the dozen.
Literal Translation
Buy we of by-the-dozen.
" Mura ang itlog kung dosenahan ang bili. "
Natural Translation
Eggs are cheap if bought by the dozen.
Literal Translation
Cheap the egg if by-the-dozen the purchase.
" Mas tipid kung dosenahan ang bili mo ng mansanas, lalo na kung marami kayo sa bahay. "
Natural Translation
It's more economical if you buy apples by the dozen, especially if there are many of you at home.
Literal Translation
More thrifty if by-the-dozen the purchase your of apple, especially if many you in house.
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