kalakalan
trade, business, commerce
Usage Note
Kalakalan is a formal and literary term for the activity of commerce and trade. It is common in academic writing, news, and government documents discussing economic policy. In everyday conversation Filipinos more commonly use negosyo (business) for a similar concept.
Examples
" Lumalago ang kalakalan dito. "
Natural Translation
Trade is growing here.
Literal Translation
Growing the trade here.
" Pinapalago ng gobyerno ang kalakalan sa pagitan ng dalawang bansa. "
Natural Translation
The government is growing trade between the two countries.
Literal Translation
Growing the government the trade in between-of the two countries.
" Mahalaga ang malayang kalakalan sa pagitan ng mga bansa upang umunlad ang kanilang ekonomiya. "
Natural Translation
Free trade between countries is important so that their economies can prosper.
Literal Translation
Important the free trade in between of the countries so prosper the their economy.
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