Tingi (en. Retail)
/tiŋɡi/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A method of selling where the product is sold in small parts or pieces.
In the store, there are products sold retail to make it easier for others to buy.
Sa tindahan, may mga produkto na ibinibenta sa tingi upang mas madaling makabili ang iba.
A piece or part of a whole product that is bought retail.
I bought a retail piece of chocolate from the store.
Bumili ako ng isang tingi ng tsokolate mula sa tindahan.
A selling format that does not involve buying in bulk.
People prefer retail over wholesale because it has lower costs.
Mas gusto ng mga tao ang tingi kaysa bultuhan dahil mas mababa ang halaga nito.
Common Phrases and Expressions
retail-retail
Buying or selling products in small parts.
tingi-tingi
bought retail
An item bought in small parts.
nabili sa tingi
Related Words
bulk
A type of selling that refers to buying large quantities of products.
bulto
selling
The process of selling products.
pagtinda
Slang Meanings
buy a little
Just get it in 'tingi' so it's quicker.
Kumuha ka na lang ng tingi para mas mabilis.
shared purchase
At the store, we can buy the snacks in 'tingi'.
Sa tindahan, pwede tayong mag-tingi sa mga chichirya.
for those who don’t like to stock up
Of course, 'tingi' is better for those who don’t like to stock.
Siyempre, mas maganda ang tingi para sa mga di mahilig mag-stock.
refusal for bulk buying
I prefer 'tingi' than buying in bulk, I don’t want too much.
Mas gusto ko yung tingi kaysa sa bultuhan, parang ayoko ng sobra.