Demand (en. Demand)

/dɪˈmænd/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The need or request of a person or group for a product or service.
The demand for organic fruits is increasing.
Ang demand para sa mga organikong prutas ay tumataas.
An order or call that must be followed.
He has a demand for employees to finish the project on time.
May demand siya sa mga empleyado na tapusin ang proyekto sa oras.
A condition where consumers are willing to buy a specific product at a certain price.
High demand causes price increases.
Ang mataas na demand ay nagiging sanhi ng pagtaas ng presyo.

Etymology

English, from the French word 'demande'

Common Phrases and Expressions

supply and demand
The principle that states that the price of a product depends on the amount of supply and demand.
supply and demand

Related Words

supply
The total amount of a product or service available for purchase.
suplay

Slang Meanings

Need or desire
The demand for gadgets is so high right now, so we're rushing to sell.
Ang demand ng mga gadget ngayon ang taas, kaya nagmamadali kaming magbenta.
Striving to get what one wants
He pleaded, but he still had demands in the situation.
Nagmakaawa na siya, pero may demand pa rin siya sa sitwasyon.