A1 Collocation ニュートラル

Mahal na bilihin

Expensive goods

意味

Referring to items with high market prices.

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文化的背景

The 'Tingi' culture is a direct response to 'mahal na bilihin.' People buy in small sachets because they cannot afford the bulk price. During Christmas, the 'Noche Buena' basket is a major topic of 'mahal na bilihin' discussions in the news. The price of rice is the ultimate barometer for 'mahal na bilihin.' If rice is expensive, the whole country feels it. Filipinos often use humor and memes to cope with 'mahal na bilihin,' often joking about eating 'asin' (salt) instead of meat.

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Use it for small talk

Complaining about 'mahal na bilihin' is a great way to start a conversation with a Filipino neighbor.

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Don't use for people

Never say 'mahal na bilihin' when talking about a person's value; it's strictly for market goods.

意味

Referring to items with high market prices.

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Use it for small talk

Complaining about 'mahal na bilihin' is a great way to start a conversation with a Filipino neighbor.

⚠️

Don't use for people

Never say 'mahal na bilihin' when talking about a person's value; it's strictly for market goods.

自分をテスト

Fill in the correct linker.

Mahal ___ bilihin sa palengke.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: na

Because 'mahal' ends in 'l' (a consonant), we use the linker 'na.'

Which sentence is the most natural way to complain about prices?

You are at a grocery store and see that milk is very expensive.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Ang mahal na ng bilihin ngayon!

This is the most common idiomatic way to express the sentiment.

Match the Filipino phrase with its English equivalent.

Match the following:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Mahal na bilihin : High cost of goods

These are essential vocabulary for shopping.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Bakit konti lang ang binili mo? B: Kasi ________.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: mahal na bilihin

The context implies a reason related to price.

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Mahal vs Mura

Mahal
Ginto Gold
Mura
Bato Stone

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the correct linker. Fill Blank A1

Mahal ___ bilihin sa palengke.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: na

Because 'mahal' ends in 'l' (a consonant), we use the linker 'na.'

Which sentence is the most natural way to complain about prices? Choose A2

You are at a grocery store and see that milk is very expensive.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Ang mahal na ng bilihin ngayon!

This is the most common idiomatic way to express the sentiment.

Match the Filipino phrase with its English equivalent. 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: Mahal na bilihin : High cost of goods

These are essential vocabulary for shopping.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Bakit konti lang ang binili mo? B: Kasi ________.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: mahal na bilihin

The context implies a reason related to price.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

2 問

It is neutral. It can be used in both formal news reports and casual market conversations.

Yes, 'Ang mahal ng bilihin' is actually more common in spoken Tagalog.

関連フレーズ

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mura

contrast

cheap

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implasyon

specialized form

inflation

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presyong ginto

synonym

gold-like prices

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bilihin

builds on

commodities

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