Bilhan (en. To buy)

/ˈbilhan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A place where one can buy goods or services.
There are many people at the clothing store in the mall.
Maraming tao sa bilhan ng mga damit sa mall.
verb
To make a transaction to acquire a product or service in exchange for money.
I need to buy proof of the new cellphone.
Kailangan kong bilhan ng pruweba ang bagong cellphone.

Etymology

From 'bilhang' or 'bilin' (to buy or to purchase) plus a suffix indicating a place or concept.

Common Phrases and Expressions

food shop
A place where food can be purchased.
bilhan ng pagkain
gadget store
A store that sells electronic gadgets.
bilhan ng gadget

Related Words

buy
The act of purchasing goods or services.
bili
market
A place where people gather to buy and sell.
pamilihan

Slang Meanings

just buy it for me
He said, 'just buy me some water'
Sabi niya, 'bilhan mo na lang ako ng tubig'
asking someone to buy something
He asked to buy some snacks.
Nagtanong siya ng pabili ng snacks.
bro, buy me!
When I handed over the money, he said, 'bro, buy me!'
Pagkaabot ko ng pera, sabi niya, 'kuya, bilhan mo ako!'
bring me a souvenir
When you come home, buy me a souvenir.
Pag-uwi mo, bilhan mo ako ng pasalubong.