Tumawad (en. To bargain)
tu-ma-wad
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of asking for a lower price for something.
He bargained at the store to get the cheaper price.
Nagtumawad siya sa tindahan upang makuha ang mas murang halaga.
The process of negotiating the price of a product or service.
He often bargained when shopping in markets.
Madalas siyang tumawad kapag namimirata siya sa mga pamilihan.
Reduction of amount from the original price.
They bargained and got a better deal.
Tumawad sila at nakakuha ng mas magandang alok.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'tawad' meaning to lower a price.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Bargain for a price
The act of negotiating the price of a product.
Tumawad ng presyo
Related Words
tawad
The act of lowering in price.
tawad
market
Place where transactions occur.
pamilihan
Slang Meanings
to bargain or negotiate a price
He bargained for the goods at the market to get a cheaper price.
Tumawad siya sa mga tinda sa palengke para makakuha ng mas murang presyo.
to insist or ask for a lower price
People kept insisting for a lower price, but the seller didn't agree.
Ang mga tao ay tumawad nang tumawad, pero hindi pumayag ang nagbenta.
to negotiate
Due to tough competition, everyone decided to negotiate the price.
Dahil sa matinding competition, nag-decide na tumawad ang lahat sa presyo.