Kalakpan (en. Trader)

/kaˈlak.pæn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who engages in trade or does business.
The trader works at the market every morning.
Ang kalakpan ay nagtatrabaho sa pamilihan tuwing umaga.
A person who has skills and knowledge about types of goods.
As a trader, he has extensive knowledge of the products.
Bilang isang kalakpan, siya ay may malawak na kaalaman sa mga produkto.

Etymology

Derived from the term 'kalakalan', which means trade or commerce.

Common Phrases and Expressions

trade of products
policy or activity of exchanging goods
kalakalan ng mga produkto
to be a trader in the city
to work as a businessman or trader in a place
maging kalakpan sa siyudad

Related Words

trade
A system of exchange of goods or services.
kalakalan
goods
Items presented or sold by a trader.
mga kalakal

Slang Meanings

Nature of care, like a own child.
I'm so invested in you, it's like you're my family.
Sobrang kalakpan ko sa'yo, parang ikaw na lang ang pamilya ko.
Intentional nurturing, as if having a mission.
He's serious about his care for the kids.
Seryoso siya sa kanyang kalakpan sa mga bata.
Making others a priority.
I wish I could be like that with my care, they always come first.
Sana ganyan din ako sa kalakpan ko, lagi nalang silang nauuna.