Pakyawan (en. Wholesale)

/pɑːkɪˈwɑːn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Method of purchasing products in bulk, usually at lower prices.
In wholesale buying, you can save on products.
Sa pakyawan na pagbili, makakatipid ka sa mga produkto.
The act of buying items to resell them.
He bought clothes wholesale to sell in his store.
Nagpakyawan siya ng mga damit upang ibenta sa kanyang tindahan.

Etymology

Derived from 'paki' and 'bili', referring to bulk buying.

Common Phrases and Expressions

wholesale price
Price offered for bulk purchases.
pakyawan na presyo
wholesale business
Business focused on wholesale selling.
pakyawan na negosyo

Related Words

retail
Method of selling products to individual customers.
retail

Slang Meanings

bulk buying
I'm in a hurry, so I'll just buy the groceries in bulk at the market.
Masyado akong nagmamadali, kaya't pakyawan na lang ang mga bilihin ko sa palengke.
wholesale deal
We got a wholesale deal for the dishes to be prepared at the eatery.
Kumuha kami ng pakyawan na diskwento sa kainan para sa ulam na ihahanda.
ati-ati
Just invite my whole family for the gathering, that would be more fun!
Pakyawan na lang ang buo kong pamilya sa handaan, mas masaya yun!