Magbakal (en. To buy)

mag-ba-kal

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Engaging in a transaction of buying.
I need to buy a new dress for the wedding.
Kailangan kong magbakal ng bagong damit para sa kasal.
Ordering or obtaining a product or service in exchange for payment.
He bought a new phone from the online shop.
Nagbakal siya ng bagong telepono sa online shop.
Making a decision to possess something through purchasing.
Let's buy some fruits for the feast.
Magbakal tayo ng mga prutas para sa handaan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Buy something of value
Purchase something of worth or value.
Magbakal ng halaga
Buy a gift
Purchase something to be given as a gift.
Magbakal ng regalo

Related Words

market
Place where buying and selling of products occurs.
pamilihan
payment
The amount of money paid in exchange for something.
bayad

Slang Meanings

to buy or take something
Let's just buy a drink!
Magbakar na lang tayo ng isang drink!
to order or get a service
Let's order food later.
Magbakar tayo ng pagkain mamaya.
to start a transaction
We need to buy a ticket for the concert.
Kailangan nating magbakal ng ticket para sa concert.