magkano
magkáno with stress marks
how much (price)
Usage Note
Magkano is used to ask for the price or monetary value of an item or service. It is a fundamental word used daily in markets, stores, and for paying transportation fares.
Examples
" Magkano ang isda? "
Natural Translation
How much is the fish?
Literal Translation
How-much the fish?
" Magkano ang mansanas? "
Natural Translation
How much is the apple?
Literal Translation
How much the apple?
" Tinanong ko ang tindera kung magkano ang isang kilo ng mangga bago ako nagpasyang bumili ng marami. "
Natural Translation
I asked the vendor how much a kilo of mangoes was before I decided to buy a lot.
Literal Translation
Asked I the vendor if how-much the one kilo of mango before I decided to-buy of many.
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