Pabili (en. Buy)

pah-bih-lee

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A form of verb that means 'to buy' or to order something for someone else.
I'm asking someone to buy milk at the store.
Pabili ako ng gatas sa tindahan.

Etymology

root word: bili (buy)

Common Phrases and Expressions

asking to buy food
request to buy food
pabili ng pagkain
asking to buy alcohol
request to buy alcohol
pabili ng alak

Related Words

buy
The act of purchasing or receiving a product in exchange for money.
bili
market
A place where various goods are sold.
pamilihan

Slang Meanings

A request to buy or to ask for something.
Please get me some soft drinks from the store!
Pabili nga ng softdrinks sa tindahan!
Asking someone for a favor to buy for you.
You'll get a mountain of payment, just buy it for me.
Bundok ang bayad mo, pabili lang ako.