Tawad (en. Discount)

/ta.wad/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The process of asking for a reduction in the price of a product or service.

He asked for a discount on the price of the dress.

Humiling siya ng tawad sa presyo ng damit.

A negotiation to lower the price.

He offered a discount to the shop owner.

Nagbigay siya ng tawad sa may-ari ng tindahan.

The amount or portion deducted from the total price.

He received a significant discount on his purchase.

Nakatanggap siya ng malaking tawad sa kanyang bili.

Derived from the root word 'tawa' meaning 'to bargain' or 'to ask for a discount'.

To bargain

To ask for a discount on the price.

Mag-tawad

Just a discount

Showing a willingness to provide a discount on the price.

Tawad lang

negotiation

The process of discussion to reach an agreement.

negosasyon

price

The amount asked for a product or service.

presyo

Tawad (negotiation or discount) for bartering or getting a lower price.

I didn't negotiate for the shoes because the seller was unwilling.

Hindi ko tinawad yung sapatos, kasi ayaw ng tindera.

Lowering the price or demanding a lower amount.

I need to bargain down the price of the laptop, it's too expensive!

Kailangan kong tawad-an yung presyo ng laptop, sobrang mahal!

To haggle or bargain intensely.

We spent a long time bargaining at the market earlier.

Talaga namang matagal kami nag-tawad sa palengke kanina.