Mamamakyaw (en. Trader)

ma-ma-ma-kiyaw

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person who sells products or goods, usually in the market.

The trader went to the market to buy fresh vegetables.

Ang mamamakyaw ay pumunta sa pamilihan upang bumili ng mga sariwang gulay.

A business or activity of selling products in larger quantities.

Traders often interact with local farmers.

Ang mga mamamakyaw ay madalas na nakikipag-ugnayan sa mga lokal na farmers.

A person skilled at negotiating prices and terms of purchase.

The trader needs to be smart when negotiating with suppliers.

Kailangang maging matalino ang mamamakyaw sa pakikipag-ayos sa mga suppliers.

From the word 'makyaw' meaning 'sell well' or 'plenty to buy.'

fruit trader

A person who sells fruits.

mamamakyaw ng prutas

vegetable trader

A person who sells vegetables.

mamamakyaw ng gulay

market

A place where transactions of buying and selling occur.

pamilihan

goods

Products or items that are sold or bought.

kalakal

Ordering everything from someone (often referred to as 'mamang')

Alright, let's order everything you want.

Sige, mamamakyaw na tayo sa lahat ng gusto mo.

Always buying without stopping

It's fine, they're a shopaholic so they don't care about the budget.

Ayos lang, mamamakyaw yan kaya walang pakialam sa budget.

Buying more than necessary

Be ready, they're going to splurge on the sale later.

Humanda ka, mamamakyaw na naman yan sa sale mamaya.