Kumipot (en. To negotiate)

/kuˈmipo.t/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The action of helping oneself or bringing something closer.

Maria negotiated when she saw her favorite dress in the warehouse.

Kumipot si Maria nang makita ang kanyang paboritong damit sa bodega.

The ability to negotiate or reach an agreement.

They negotiated to get a better offer from the store.

Kumipot sila upang makuha ang mas magandang alok mula sa tindahan.

Talking to someone else for better conditions.

He negotiated with his boss for a higher salary.

Kumipot siya sa kanyang boss para sa mataas na sahod.

Derived from the root word 'kipot' meaning to compress or narrow a part.

seizing the opportunity

Using the opportunity in the best way.

kumipot ng pagkakataon

narrow

Refers to the act of reducing or bringing parts together.

kipot

negotiation

The process of negotiating for an agreement.

pakipag-ayos

to save or cut expenses

Maria said, 'Just be frugal with your expenses so you can save up.'

Sabi ni Maria, 'Kumipot ka na lang sa gastos para may ipon ka.'

to be tight with money

I need to be tight with money because I don’t have enough for my salary next month.

Kailangan kung kumipot kasi wala na akong sapat na pera para sa sweldo ko sa susunod na buwan.

to save on food or other things

I bought cheaper items because I'm cutting back on grocery expenses.

Bumili ako ng mas mura kasi kumipot ako sa grocery.