Itingi (en. Per piece)
i-ting-i
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A term that refers to the selling or buying of items in small portions or pieces.
The vendor sold fruits in itingi so that people could get the amount they desired.
Nagbenta ang tindera ng mga prutas sa itingi upang makuha ng mga tao ang kanilang nais na dami.
A type of transaction where products are sold separately from the whole.
Selling in itingi is harder compared to bulk sales for sellers.
Mas mahirap ang bentahan sa itingi kumpara sa maramihan para sa mga nagbebenta.
Etymology
From the word 'tingi' which means a small portion of a whole.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Sell in pieces
Expressing the method of selling in small portions.
Ibenta nang itingi
Related Words
tingi
The term 'tingi' refers to the sale of items in small parts.
tingi
Slang Meanings
Attention-seeking
She's being an itingi in class because she's always fighting.
Nag-itingi siya sa klase kasi laging nag-aaway.
Sulking
She's feeling upset, like an itingi on the sidelines.
Nagdaramdam siya, parang itingi daan.
Annoying
Wow, her attention-seeking is so annoying!
Grabe, ang itingi niya, nakakaasar!