Pamimili (en. Shopping)

pah-mee-mee-lee

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of selecting products or services to purchase.
Shopping is often done on weekends.
Ang pamimili ay kadalasang ginagawa tuwing weekend.
An activity that can be done in markets or online stores.
Maria loves shopping at boutiques.
Mahilig si Maria sa pamimili sa mga boutiques.
The act of purchasing items, often with the aim of meeting needs or desires.
Shopping for family needs is important.
Ang pamimili para sa mga pangangailangan ng pamilya ay mahalaga.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'pili', which means to choose or decide on something from several options.

Common Phrases and Expressions

shopping for goods
activity of purchasing products for daily needs
pamimili ng mga bilihin
shopping in the market
the process of buying products in stores
pamimili sa pamilihan

Related Words

market
a place where buying and selling of products occurs.
pamilihan
store
an establishment that sells goods or services.
tindahan

Slang Meanings

Wasting time shopping.
Oh man, they’re shopping so much! It seems like it will never end.
Naku, ang dami nilang pamimili! Parang hindi na matatapos.
Feeling rich or wealthy while shopping.
She's buying branded clothes, feeling rich!
Namimili siya ng mga branded na damit, feeling mayaman!
Fondness for shopping even when there's no need.
She’s just shopping so much, even when she doesn’t need anything.
Sobrang pamimili na lang ang ginagawa niya, kahit wala naman siyang kailangan.