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    Magtingi (en. To sell in small quantities)

    /maɡˈtiŋɪ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The act of selling goods in small parts.
    Sell fruits at the market in small quantities to avoid spoilage.
    Magtingi ka na ng mga prutas sa palengke para hindi masira ang mga ito.
    The activity of buying items not in bulk but in small pieces.
    It's more practical to buy materials in small quantities than in bulk.
    Mas praktikal na magtingi ng mga materyales kaysa bumili ng maramihan.

    Etymology

    From the word 'tingi' meaning to purchase or acquire something in small parts.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sell in the market
    Sell products in small markets.
    magtingi sa pamilihan

    Related Words

    small quantity
    Purchasing or selling goods in small amounts from the whole.
    tingi

    Slang Meanings

    To pretend to be someone else.
    No wonder he's acting so weird, he's pretending like he's a celebrity!
    Kaya pala ang weird niya, magtingi kasi siya na parang artista!
    Don't play pretend with me, I know you!
    Don't try to act like someone else with me, I already know you!
    Huwag kang magtingi sa akin, makilala na kita!