mura
múra with stress marks
cheap; inexpensive
Also means
Mura can also mean to scold or curse when the stress is placed on the final syllable (murá).
Usage Note
Mura is the primary word for anything low-cost or affordable. In a culture where "tawad" (haggling) is a common practice, this is an essential vocabulary word for navigating markets and malls. It is the direct opposite of mahal (expensive).
Examples
" Mura ang gulay dito. "
Natural Translation
The vegetables here are cheap.
Literal Translation
Cheap the vegetable here.
" Mura lang ang pagkain dito sa palengke. "
Natural Translation
The food here at the market is cheap.
Literal Translation
Cheap only the food here at market.
" Mas mura kung bibili ka sa palengke kaysa sa mall, lalo na kung marunong kang tumawad. "
Natural Translation
It's cheaper to buy at the market than at the mall, especially if you know how to haggle.
Literal Translation
More cheap if will-buy you at market than at mall, especially if know-how you to-haggle.
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