From root: palengke
Usage Note
Mamamalengke refers to the people going to or currently at the market for shopping. It is often used to describe crowds, such as in the phrase 'maraming mamamalengke'.
Examples
" Maraming mamamalengke ngayon. "
Natural Translation
There are many market shoppers today.
Literal Translation
Many market-shoppers now.
" Maraming mamamalengke sa umaga. "
Natural Translation
There are many market shoppers in the morning.
Literal Translation
Many market-shoppers in morning.
" Tuwing Sabado ng umaga, dumarami ang mga mamamalengke kaya mas mahirap humanap ng murang gulay at sariwang isda. "
Natural Translation
Every Saturday morning, the market shoppers increase, so it's harder to find cheap vegetables and fresh fish.
Literal Translation
Every Saturday of morning, increase the market-shoppers so more difficult to-find of cheap vegetables and fresh fish.
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