From root: pili
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
namili
na-mi-LI
shopped or selected many
Present (Incomplete)
namimili
na-mi-MI-li
shopping or selecting many
Future (Contemplated)
mamimili
ma-mi-MI-li
will shop or will select many
Usage Note
Mamili is used when shopping for multiple items or choosing among many options, particularly in the context of buying groceries or going to a market. It implies a more distributive action compared to 'pumili,' which focuses on selecting a single item.
Examples
" Mamili tayo sa palengke. "
Natural Translation
Let's shop at the market.
Literal Translation
Shop we at-the market.
" Pupunta ako sa mall para mamili ng damit. "
Natural Translation
I am going to the mall to shop for clothes.
Literal Translation
Will go I to the mall to shop for clothes.
" Bago mamili sa palengke, gumagawa muna ako ng listahan para hindi ko makalimutan ang mga kailangan namin sa bahay. "
Natural Translation
Before shopping at the market, I first make a list so I don't forget the things we need at home.
Literal Translation
Before to-shop at-the market, make first I of list so not by-me forget the the needed by-us at home.
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