المعنى
Describing an item with a high price.
خلفية ثقافية
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.
Add 'Naman'
Saying 'Mahal naman ito' makes you sound more like a local when haggling.
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.
المعنى
Describing an item with a high price.
Add 'Naman'
Saying 'Mahal naman ito' makes you sound more like a local when haggling.
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.
The 'Tawad' Rule
In malls, prices are fixed. Only use 'Mahal ito' in markets or small shops if you want a discount.
اختبر نفسك
Complete the sentence to say 'This is expensive.'
_______ ito.
'Mahal' is the Tagalog word for expensive.
How do you say 'This is too expensive'?
Which one is correct?
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?
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.
The price is much higher than your budget.
Match the Tagalog to the English.
Pairs: 1. Mahal ito, 2. Mura ito, 3. Ang mahal!
Mahal = expensive, Mura = cheap, Ang + adjective = How [adjective]!
🎉 النتيجة: /5
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Price Levels
بنك التمارين
5 تمارين_______ ito.
'Mahal' is the Tagalog word for expensive.
Which one is correct?
The adverb 'masyado' needs the linker '-ng' when it comes before the adjective.
Seller: 500 pesos po. Buyer: Naku, _______! Pwedeng 400 na lang?
The buyer is haggling, so they point out that the price is high.
You see a shirt that costs 5,000 pesos and you only have 1,000.
The price is much higher than your budget.
طابق كل عنصر على اليسار مع زوجه على اليمين:
Mahal = expensive, Mura = cheap, Ang + adjective = How [adjective]!
🎉 النتيجة: /5
الأسئلة الشائعة
14 أسئلةNo, 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.
عبارات ذات صلة
Mura ito
contrastThis is cheap.
Ang mahal!
similarHow expensive!
Masyadong mahal
specialized formToo expensive.
Presyong kaibigan
builds onFriend price.
Sulit ito
similarThis is worth it.
