From root: dosena
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagdosena
nag-do-SE-na
bought by the dozen
Present (Incomplete)
nagdodosena
nag-do-do-SE-na
buying by the dozen
Future (Contemplated)
magdodosena
mag-do-do-SE-na
will buy by the dozen
Usage Note
Magdosena is used when purchasing or selling goods in groups of twelve, most commonly found in market contexts for items like eggs or pastries. It emphasizes the bulk nature of the transaction through the specific unit of a dozen.
Examples
" Magdosena ka ng mangga. "
Natural Translation
Buy mangoes by the dozen.
Literal Translation
Buy-by-the-dozen you of mangoes.
" Mas mura ang magdosena ng itlog. "
Natural Translation
It is cheaper to buy eggs by the dozen.
Literal Translation
More cheap the to buy by the dozen of eggs.
" Kapag nagdodosena ka ng prutas sa palengke, mas malaki ang tubo ng tindera kaysa sa tingian. "
Natural Translation
When you buy fruit by the dozen at the market, the vendor's profit is bigger than selling retail.
Literal Translation
When buying-by-the-dozen you of fruit at market, more big the profit of vendor than at retail.
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