From root: palengke
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
namalengke
na-ma-LENG-ke
shopped at the market
Present (Incomplete)
namamalengke
na-ma-ma-LENG-ke
shopping at the market
Future (Contemplated)
mamamalengke
ma-ma-ma-LENG-ke
will shop at the market
Usage Note
Mamalengke is used when specifically referring to shopping at a traditional wet market for fresh goods rather than a modern supermarket. It often implies a routine household task involving interaction with multiple vendors and the cultural practice of haggling for prices.
Examples
" Mamalengke ako mamaya. "
Natural Translation
I will shop at the market later.
Literal Translation
Will-shop-at-market I later.
" Mahilig siyang mamalengke ng mga sariwang gulay. "
Natural Translation
She loves shopping for fresh vegetables at the market.
Literal Translation
Likes she to-shop-at-market of fresh vegetables.
" Bago lumakas ang ulan, nagmamadali siyang mamalengke ng isda at gulay para sa hapunan ng pamilya. "
Natural Translation
Before the rain got heavier, she hurried to shop at the market for fish and vegetables for the family dinner.
Literal Translation
Before strengthened the rain, hurrying she-to shop-at-market of fish and vegetables for the dinner of family.
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