From root: tawad
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagtawad
nag-TA-wad
bargained
Present (Incomplete)
nagtatawad
nag-ta-TA-wad
bargaining
Future (Contemplated)
magtatawad
mag-ta-TA-wad
will bargain
Usage Note
Magtawad is a crucial skill in Philippine "palengke" (wet markets) where haggling for a lower price is a common social and economic interaction.
Examples
" Marunong kang magtawad? "
Natural Translation
Do you know how to bargain?
Literal Translation
Know-how you to-bargain?
" Gusto kong magtawad sa palengke. "
Natural Translation
I want to bargain at the market.
Literal Translation
Want I to bargain at market.
" Kung marunong kang magtawad sa palengke, makakatipid ka nang malaki sa iyong pamimili linggo-linggo. "
Natural Translation
If you know how to bargain at the market, you can save a lot on your weekly shopping.
Literal Translation
If know-how you to-bargain in market, will-be-able-to-save you very big in your shopping week-week.
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