A1 Expression ニュートラル

Mahal ito.

This is expensive.

意味

Describing an item with a high price.

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文化的背景

Haggling (tawad) is a social expectation in public markets. Saying 'Mahal ito' is the standard way to start the process. In formal business, directness about money can be seen as rude. Instead of 'Mahal ito', one might say 'Medyo mataas ang budget.' The word 'Mahal' also means 'Love'. This leads to many puns in Filipino pop culture about people being 'expensive' to love. In big cities, 'Presyong Ginto' (Gold Price) is a common slang for inflation or overpriced goods in malls.

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Add 'Naman'

Saying 'Mahal naman ito' makes you sound more like a local when haggling.

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Context Matters

Don't say 'Mahal ito' when someone shows you their engagement ring; it might seem like you're judging the cost rather than the beauty.

意味

Describing an item with a high price.

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Add 'Naman'

Saying 'Mahal naman ito' makes you sound more like a local when haggling.

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Context Matters

Don't say 'Mahal ito' when someone shows you their engagement ring; it might seem like you're judging the cost rather than the beauty.

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The 'Tawad' Rule

In malls, prices are fixed. Only use 'Mahal ito' in markets or small shops if you want a discount.

自分をテスト

Complete the sentence to say 'This is expensive.'

_______ ito.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Mahal

'Mahal' is the Tagalog word for expensive.

How do you say 'This is too expensive'?

Which one is correct?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Masyadong mahal ito.

The adverb 'masyado' needs the linker '-ng' when it comes before the adjective.

Complete the dialogue at the market.

Seller: 500 pesos po. Buyer: Naku, _______! Pwedeng 400 na lang?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: mahal ito

The buyer is haggling, so they point out that the price is high.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You see a shirt that costs 5,000 pesos and you only have 1,000.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Mahal ito.

The price is much higher than your budget.

Match the Tagalog to the English.

Pairs: 1. Mahal ito, 2. Mura ito, 3. Ang mahal!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 1-B, 2-A, 3-C

Mahal = expensive, Mura = cheap, Ang + adjective = How [adjective]!

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Price Levels

Mura
Cheap Low cost
Sakto lang
Fair Just right
Mahal
Expensive High cost

練習問題バンク

5 問題
Complete the sentence to say 'This is expensive.' Fill Blank A1

_______ ito.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Mahal

'Mahal' is the Tagalog word for expensive.

How do you say 'This is too expensive'? Choose A2

Which one is correct?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Masyadong mahal ito.

The adverb 'masyado' needs the linker '-ng' when it comes before the adjective.

Complete the dialogue at the market. dialogue_completion A1

Seller: 500 pesos po. Buyer: Naku, _______! Pwedeng 400 na lang?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: mahal ito

The buyer is haggling, so they point out that the price is high.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

You see a shirt that costs 5,000 pesos and you only have 1,000.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Mahal ito.

The price is much higher than your budget.

Match the Tagalog to the English. Match A1

左の各項目を右のペアと一致させてください:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 1-B, 2-A, 3-C

Mahal = expensive, Mura = cheap, Ang + adjective = How [adjective]!

🎉 スコア: /5

よくある質問

14 問

No, it also means 'love' or 'dear'. Context is key. If you are at a store, it means expensive.

Yes, but it's very formal. 'Mahal ito' is much more natural.

You can say 'Napakamahal' or 'Masyadong mahal'.

In a market, no. It's part of the negotiation. In a boutique, it might be a bit blunt.

'Mura ito' (This is cheap).

Tagalog is a non-verbal language for simple descriptions. The adjective acts as the predicate.

Yes, you can use it for a haircut, a taxi ride, or a bill.

It's like saying 'Wow, that's expensive!' The 'naman' adds emphasis.

Yes, 'Mahal ko' means 'My love'. But 'Mahal ito' usually refers to an object.

Follow it with 'Bawasan niyo naman' (Please lower it).

No, gold is 'Ginto', but people say 'Presyong Ginto' to mean expensive.

Only if discussing project costs. Don't use it to describe your salary expectations directly.

No, adjectives in Tagalog don't change for plurality in this simple structure.

It's the 'Tourist Price'—a higher price given to people who don't look like locals.

関連フレーズ

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Mura ito

contrast

This is cheap.

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Ang mahal!

similar

How expensive!

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Masyadong mahal

specialized form

Too expensive.

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Presyong kaibigan

builds on

Friend price.

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Sulit ito

similar

This is worth it.

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