Magkano (en. How much)

mag-ka-no

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A question used to determine the value of something.
How much is the value of this book?
Magkano ang halaga ng libro na ito?
Indicates a question about a price.
How much is the ticket for the concert?
Magkano ang tiket para sa konsiyerto?
Often used in markets to find out the price of products.
How much is a kilogram of rice?
Magkano ang isang kilong bigas?

Etymology

Originates from the root word 'kano' meaning value.

Common Phrases and Expressions

How much is this?
Question about the price of something.
Magkano ito?
How much is needed?
Question about the required amount.
Magkano ang kailangan?

Related Words

price
Refers to the value of a product or service.
presyo
value
Means the worth or significance of something.
halaga

Slang Meanings

where's the price?
How much is this laptop?
Magkano ang halaga ng laptop na 'to?
how many bucks?
That seems expensive, how much is that? How many bucks?
Parang mahal naman, magkano kaya yan? Ilang bucks?
what's the price?
That might be too expensive, what's the price of this bag?
Baka masyadong mahal, anong presyo nitong bag?
how much for a foreigner?
Kuya said, 'How much? How much for a foreigner?', because it looks expensive.
Sabi ni Kuya, 'Magkano? Taga-kano?', kasi mukhang mamahalin eh.