Kalakalan (en. Trade)

/kalakalan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An activity related to buying and selling products or services.
Trade is essential for economic development.
Ang kalakalan ay mahalaga sa pag-unlad ng ekonomiya.
Interaction with other people or businesses to exchange goods.
Trade between countries helps expand the market.
Ang kalakalan sa pagitan ng mga bansa ay tumutulong sa pagpapalawak ng merkado.
The process of creating businesses that generate income from transactions.
Trade provides opportunities for entrepreneurs.
Ang kalakalan ay nagbibigay ng oportunidad para sa mga negosyante.

Etymology

derived from the root word 'kalakal' meaning 'trade' or 'business'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Sustenance from trade
Support or livelihood from a trader or business.
Sustento sa kalakalan
Trade of products
Buying and selling of various types of products.
Kalakalan ng mga produkto

Related Words

goods
A primary part of trade; the items being sold or bought.
kalakal
entrepreneur
A person engaged in trade.
negosyante

Slang Meanings

Business or source of income.
The trade nowadays is really thriving online.
Ang kalakalan ngayon ay talagang umuunlad sa online.
Exchange of goods or services.
Because of trade, we have more options for goods.
Dahil sa kalakalan, mas marami tayong pagpipilian sa mga bilihin.
To save or get a discount.
You'll notice that in the trade of second-hand items, you really save!
Mapapansin mo na sa kalakalan ng mga second-hand items, nakakasave ka talaga!