Talipapa (en. Market)

ta-li-pa-pa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of market that is usually open-air.
We went to the market to buy fresh fruits.
Pumunta kami sa talipapa upang bumili ng sariwang prutas.
A market that is usually composed of stalls or standing shops.
Many markets can be found in the villages.
Maraming talipapa ang matatagpuan sa mga barangay.
Common place for buying cheaper goods.
Prices of products in the market are lower compared to supermarkets.
Mas mababa ang presyo ng mga produkto sa talipapa kumpara sa mga supermarket.

Etymology

Tagalog.

Common Phrases and Expressions

shopping at the market
to shop or buy products at the market.
bumili sa talipapa
products at the market
goods available for purchase at the market.
mga produkto sa talipapa

Related Words

sari-sari store
A small store that sells a variety of goods.
sari-sari store
public market
A larger market compared to a talipapa.
palengke

Slang Meanings

Small market or grocery
Let's go to the talipapa to buy fruits; they're fresher there.
Doon tayo sa talipapa bumili ng prutas, mas fresh ang mga andoon.
Sari-sari store or small convenience store
I always buy snacks at the talipapa because it's close by.
Laging bumibili ng snacks sa talipapa kasi malapit lang.
Bargain place for cheap goods
At the talipapa, I often find cheap stuff.
Sa talipapa, madalas ako makakita ng murang gamit.