Shopping Phrases
Practical phrases for markets, stores, and shopping interactions in the Philippines.
Asking About Items
| Tagalog | English |
|---|---|
| Meron ba kayong...? | Do you have...? |
| May available ba? | Is it available? |
| Ano ang meron kayo? | What do you have? |
| Pakita mo nga. | Show me please. |
| Pwede ko bang tingnan? | Can I look at it? |
| Anong kulay ang meron? | What colors are available? |
| Anong size? | What size? |
| May mas malaki ba? | Do you have a bigger one? |
| May mas maliit ba? | Do you have a smaller one? |
Asking About Prices
| Tagalog | English |
|---|---|
| Magkano ito? | How much is this? |
| Magkano iyan? | How much is that? |
| Magkano ang isa? | How much is one? |
| Lahat, magkano? | How much for everything? |
| Presyo? | Price? |
| Totoo bang presyo? | Is that the real price? |
| Kasama na ang buwis? | Is tax included? |
Bargaining
| Tagalog | English |
|---|---|
| Mahal naman. | That's expensive. |
| Ang mahal! | So expensive! |
| Pwedeng tawad? | Can you give a discount? |
| Magkano ang tawad mo? | What's your lowest price? |
| Bawasan mo na. | Lower it please. |
| Kulang ang pera ko. | I don't have enough money. |
| Isang daan na lang. | Just one hundred. |
| Sige, bili na ako. | Okay, I'll buy it. |
| Sige na, bentahan mo na ako. | Come on, sell it to me. |
| Huling presyo na ba yan? | Is that your final price? |
Making a Purchase
| Tagalog | English |
|---|---|
| Bibili ako nito. | I'll buy this. |
| Kukunin ko ito. | I'll take this. |
| Isa lang. | Just one. |
| Dalawa. | Two. |
| Tatlo. | Three. |
| Marami. | Many. |
| Konti lang. | Just a little. |
| Isang kilo. | One kilogram. |
| Kalahating kilo. | Half a kilogram. |
| Buo na lang. | The whole thing. |
Payment
| Tagalog | English |
|---|---|
| Magbabayad na ako. | I'll pay now. |
| Saan ako magbabayad? | Where do I pay? |
| Ito ang bayad. | Here's the payment. |
| May sukli? | Do you have change? |
| Barya lang. | Just coins./Small change. |
| Wala akong barya. | I don't have change. |
| Pwedeng credit card? | Can I use credit card? |
| Pwedeng i-installment? | Can I pay in installments? |
| May resibo? | Do you have a receipt? |
| Ilagay na lang sa bag. | Just put it in the bag. |
Returns and Exchanges
| Tagalog | English |
|---|---|
| Pwede bang ibalik? | Can I return this? |
| Pwede bang palitan? | Can I exchange this? |
| May sira. | It's broken/damaged. |
| Hindi gumagana. | It doesn't work. |
| Mali ang binigay. | You gave the wrong item. |
| May warranty ba? | Does it have warranty? |
| Kulang ang sukli. | The change is short. |
Store Interactions
| Tagalog | English |
|---|---|
| Anong oras kayo nagsasara? | What time do you close? |
| Anong oras kayo nagbubukas? | What time do you open? |
| Bukas pa ba? | Still open? |
| Sarado ba? | Is it closed? |
| Saan ang fitting room? | Where is the fitting room? |
| Pwede kong subukan? | Can I try it on? |
| Kasya ba? | Does it fit? |
| Masikip. | It's tight. |
| Maluwang. | It's loose. |
| Sakto. | It fits perfectly. |
Market Phrases
| Tagalog | English |
|---|---|
| Saan ang palengke? | Where is the market? |
| Sariwa ba yan? | Is that fresh? |
| Kailan dumating? | When did it arrive? |
| Hiwa mo na. | Cut it please. |
| Linisin mo muna. | Clean it first. |
| Ibalot mo. | Wrap it up. |
| Ihiwalay mo. | Separate it. |
| Lagyan mo ng plastic. | Put it in plastic. |
Common Responses
| Tagalog | English |
|---|---|
| Titingnan ko lang. | I'm just looking. |
| Hindi muna. | Not yet. |
| Bumalik na lang ako. | I'll just come back. |
| Mahal para sa akin. | It's expensive for me. |
| Hindi ko kailangan. | I don't need it. |
| Hindi ko gusto ang kulay. | I don't like the color. |
| May iba pa ba? | Do you have others? |
| Iba na lang. | Something else instead. |
💡 Bargaining Culture
Bargaining is common in markets and small shops but not in malls or fixed-price establishments. Start by offering 30-40% less than the asking price and negotiate from there.
See also: Numbers, Food and Dining, Daily Conversation