Usage Note
Kupon is borrowed from English 'coupon' and is used in retail, promotional, and financial contexts for discount vouchers or redeemable certificates. It has become increasingly common in everyday Filipino speech with the rise of online shopping and loyalty programs.
Examples
" May kupon ako. "
Natural Translation
I have a coupon.
Literal Translation
Have coupon I.
" Gumamit siya ng kupon para makakuha ng diskwento. "
Natural Translation
He/She used a coupon to get a discount.
Literal Translation
Used he/she of coupon to get-a discount.
" Kung may kupon ka pa, gamitin mo na ito bago mag-expire sa katapusan ng buwan. "
Natural Translation
If you still have a coupon, use it now before it expires at the end of the month.
Literal Translation
If have coupon you still, use you now this before expire at end of month.
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