From root: kilo
Usage Note
Kilo-kilo is used when referring to items sold or bought in large quantities measured by weight.
Examples
" Kilo-kilo ang bili namin ng bigas. "
Natural Translation
We buy rice by the kilo.
Literal Translation
By-the-kilo the buy our of rice.
" Ang benta nila ay kilo-kilo. "
Natural Translation
Their sale is by the kilogram.
Literal Translation
The sale their is by-the-kilogram.
" Tuwing anihan, kilo-kilo ang ibinebenta ng mga magsasaka sa palengke upang mabilis maubos ang kanilang ani. "
Natural Translation
During harvest, the farmers sell by the kilo at the market so their crops sell out quickly.
Literal Translation
Every harvest, by-the-kilo the sold of-the farmers at market so quickly run-out the their crops.
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