When you're shopping or asking about prices in the Philippines, Magkano is the word you'll use constantly. It's a direct way to ask "How much?" for pretty much anything you want to buy, from a small snack to a large item. You can point to something and say "Magkano?" or you can ask "Magkano ito?" if you want to say "How much is this?". It's a super useful phrase to learn early on.
§ Understanding 'Magkano'
When you're learning Tagalog, one of the first and most useful words you'll encounter is Magkano. This word is your go-to for asking about prices. It's an adjective, and it directly translates to "how much" when you're referring to cost. Whether you're at a market, in a store, or just curious about the price of something, Magkano is essential for everyday conversations in the Philippines.
- DEFINITION
- How much (price)
§ 'Magkano' in Everyday Situations
You'll hear and use Magkano constantly, especially when shopping or dealing with transactions. Let's look at some common scenarios:
- At the Market (Palengke): This is where Magkano will be your best friend. From vegetables to meat, you'll be asking prices for everything.
- In a Store (Tindahan/Mall): Whether you're buying clothes, electronics, or just a snack, you'll need to know the price.
- When Asking for Services: If you're getting a haircut, taking a tricycle, or asking about a service, Magkano is the word.
§ Practical Examples of 'Magkano'
Here are some practical examples of how to use Magkano in sentences. Pay attention to how it fits into the sentence structure.
Magkano po itong saging?
- HINT
- How much, polite particle, this, banana?
(How much is this banana?)
Magkano ang pamasahe?
- HINT
- How much, the, fare?
(How much is the fare?)
Magkano itong damit?
- HINT
- How much, this, dress?
(How much is this dress?)
Magkano ang bayad sa serbisyo?
- HINT
- How much, the, payment, for, service?
(How much is the payment for the service?)
Sir/Ma'am, magkano po ang isang kilo ng mangga?
- HINT
- Sir/Ma'am, how much, polite particle, the, one, kilo, of, mango?
(Sir/Ma'am, how much is one kilo of mango?)
§ Shortening 'Magkano'
In casual conversation, especially in busy markets or among friends, Filipinos often shorten Magkano to just Kano. While not grammatically formal, it's very common and useful to recognize. However, as a learner, it's best to stick with the full word Magkano until you're more comfortable with conversational nuances.
§ Responding to 'Magkano'
When someone asks you Magkano, you'll need to know how to give the price. Filipino prices are usually in pesos (₱). For example, if something costs ₱50, you can say "Singkuwenta pesos" or simply "Singkuwenta."
- Singkuwenta pesos: Fifty pesos
- Isang daan: One hundred
- Dalawang libo: Two thousand
Learning to use Magkano effectively will open up many opportunities for interaction and help you navigate daily life in the Philippines with ease. Practice these examples, and don't be afraid to use it in real conversations!
豆知識
The 'mag-' prefix in Tagalog often indicates an actor-focused verb or an adjective describing a characteristic, in this case, indicating an inquiry about a quantity or price.
レベル別の例文
Magkano ito?
How much is this?
A simple question using 'ito' (this).
Magkano ang mansanas?
How much is the apple?
'Ang' is a common article similar to 'the'.
Magkano ang kape?
How much is the coffee?
Another basic question with 'ang'.
Magkano ang bigas?
How much is the rice?
Simple question structure.
Magkano ang tubig?
How much is the water?
Basic inquiry.
Magkano ang saging?
How much is the banana?
Using 'ang' with a common fruit.
Magkano ang tinapay?
How much is the bread?
Direct question about price.
Magkano ang isang baso?
How much is one glass?
'Isang' means 'one'.
Magkano itong damit?
How much is this dress?
Magkano ang bayad sa sine?
How much is the movie ticket?
Magkano ang upa sa bahay mo?
How much is your house rent?
Magkano ang isang kilong bigas?
How much is one kilo of rice?
Magkano ang pamasahe papuntang Maynila?
How much is the fare going to Manila?
Magkano ang singil ninyo sa serbisyo?
How much do you charge for the service?
Magkano ang utang mo sa akin?
How much do you owe me?
Magkano lahat ang binili mo?
How much is everything you bought?
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
Magkano po ito?
How much is this please?
Magkano lahat?
How much is it all?
Magkano ang isang kape?
How much is one coffee?
Magkano ang bayad sa jeep?
How much is the fare for the jeep?
Magkano ang kilo ng mangga?
How much is a kilo of mangoes?
Magkano ang upa sa kwarto?
How much is the rent for the room?
Magkano ang babayaran ko?
How much will I pay?
Hindi ko alam kung magkano.
I don't know how much.
Tatanungin ko kung magkano.
I will ask how much.
Magkano ang presyo?
How much is the price?
よく混同される語
Use 'Magkano ito?'
Use 'Magkano ang halaga?' or simply 'Magkano?'
Use 'Magkano ang presyo?' or 'Magkano?'
間違えやすい
'Magkano' and 'Ilan' both ask about quantity. 'Magkano' is about price, 'Ilan' is about countable quantity.
'Magkano' for price, 'Ilan' for 'how many' (countable nouns).
Magkano ito? (How much is this?) Ilan ang mansanas? (How many apples are there?)
Both are question words. 'Ano' asks 'what', while 'Magkano' asks 'how much'.
'Ano' for identity or nature, 'Magkano' for cost.
Ano ito? (What is this?) Magkano ito? (How much is this?)
Both are common question words. 'Saan' asks 'where', 'Magkano' asks 'how much'.
'Saan' for location, 'Magkano' for price.
Saan ka pupunta? (Where are you going?) Magkano ang tiket? (How much is the ticket?)
Both are question words. 'Kailan' asks 'when', 'Magkano' asks 'how much'.
'Kailan' for time, 'Magkano' for price.
Kailan ang alis mo? (When is your departure?) Magkano ang pamasahe? (How much is the fare?)
Both are question words. 'Bakit' asks 'why', 'Magkano' asks 'how much'.
'Bakit' for reason, 'Magkano' for price.
Bakit ka nandito? (Why are you here?) Magkano ang kape? (How much is the coffee?)
使い方
Use Magkano when you want to ask about the price of something. It's a direct way to inquire about cost. You can follow it directly with the item you're asking about, or use it as a standalone question if the context is clear.
A common mistake is confusing Magkano with 'Ilan,' which means 'how many.' While both relate to quantity, Magkano is specifically for price, and 'Ilan' is for counting discrete items. For example, you wouldn't say 'Ilan ang kape?' (How many is the coffee?) if you want to know the price; you'd say 'Magkano ang kape?' (How much is the coffee?).
語源
From 'mag-' (actor focus prefix) + 'káno' (from Spanish 'cuánto' meaning 'how much').
元の意味： To inquire about the cost or price of something.
Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Filipino, Tagalog文化的な背景
When Filipinos ask "Magkano?" they are often not just asking about the price, but also subtly opening a conversation, especially in markets. It's common to haggle a bit, and the question can be a friendly invitation to negotiate. This directness in asking the price is a normal part of Filipino market culture.
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Which of these means "How much is this?" in Tagalog?
'Magkano' means 'how much' and 'ito' means 'this'.
If you want to ask the price of a shirt, what would you say?
'Damit' means shirt or clothes. So, 'Magkano ang damit?' means 'How much is the shirt?'
You see a delicious fruit at the market. How do you ask its price?
'Magkano ito?' is the correct way to ask "How much is this?" for an item.
The word "Magkano" is used to ask about time.
No, "Magkano" is used to ask about price, not time. For time, you would use "Kailan?".
If someone asks "Magkano ito?" they want to know the cost of an item.
Yes, "Magkano ito?" directly translates to "How much is this?", asking for the price.
You can use "Magkano" to ask how many items there are.
No, "Magkano" is specifically for price. To ask "how many", you would use "Ilan?".
Someone is asking about the price of an item.
Someone is asking about the price of bananas.
Someone is asking about the price of coffee.
Read this aloud:
Magkano ito?
Focus: mahg-kah-noh ee-toh
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Read this aloud:
Magkano ang tubig?
Focus: mahg-kah-noh ahng too-big
あなたの回答：
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Read this aloud:
Magkano ang lapis?
Focus: mahg-kah-noh ahng lah-pis
あなたの回答：
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A common question when buying fruit.
Asking about transportation fare.
Asking the price of shoes.
Read this aloud:
Magkano po?
Focus: mah-gah-NOH poh
あなたの回答：
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Read this aloud:
Magkano ang kape?
Focus: mah-gah-NOH ang kah-PEH
あなたの回答：
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Read this aloud:
Magkano ito?
Focus: mah-gah-NOH ee-TOH
あなたの回答：
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Listen for the price of bananas.
Listen for the reported price of the chicken.
Listen to understand the question about buying and selling price.
Read this aloud:
Magkano po ang isang kilong bigas?
Focus: Ma-gka-no po ang i-sang ki-long bi-gas?
あなたの回答：
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Read this aloud:
Tanungin mo kung magkano ang upa sa bahay.
Focus: Ta-nu-ngin mo kung ma-gka-no ang u-pa sa ba-hay.
あなたの回答：
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Read this aloud:
Hindi ko alam kung magkano ang ibabayad ko.
Focus: Hi-ndi ko a-lam kung ma-gka-no ang i-ba-ba-yad ko.
あなたの回答：
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Choose the most appropriate response to: "Magkano ang saging?"
The question asks 'How much is the banana?', so a response about its price, 'It's cheap,' is most appropriate.
Which of these sentences correctly uses 'Magkano' to inquire about price?
'Magkano' directly translates to 'How much' and is used for price inquiries. The other options use 'Magkano' incorrectly.
If someone asks 'Magkano ang bagong telepono mo?', what are they asking about?
'Magkano' specifically asks for the price or cost of something.
You can use 'Magkano' to ask about the quantity of non-countable items, like 'Magkano ang tubig?'
'Magkano' is used for price. To ask about the quantity of non-countable items, you would typically use 'Gaano karami'.
'Magkano' can be used interchangeably with 'Ilan' when asking about the number of items.
'Magkano' asks for price, while 'Ilan' asks for 'how many' (quantity). They are not interchangeable.
When negotiating a price in the market, it is common to start a question with 'Magkano?'
'Magkano?' is the standard way to inquire about the price of an item, making it essential for market transactions.
The speaker is asking about the price of a new car.
The speaker is inquiring about the total cost of multiple items.
The speaker is negotiating the lowest possible price for an old phone.
Read this aloud:
Magkano ang singil ninyo para sa serbisyo ng paglilinis?
Focus: Mag-ka-no
あなたの回答：
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Read this aloud:
Pakitanong kung magkano ang upa sa bahay na iyon kada buwan.
Focus: u-pa
あなたの回答：
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Read this aloud:
Gusto kong malaman magkano ang matitira sa budget ko pagkatapos ng lahat ng gastusin.
Focus: gas-tu-sin
あなたの回答：
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You are at a market in the Philippines and want to buy some fresh fish. Write a short dialogue (3-4 sentences) asking the vendor the price of the fish, expressing surprise at the price (either high or low), and then asking for the price of another item, like tomatoes. Use 'Magkano' at least twice.
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Sample answer
Ako: Magandang araw po! Magkano po itong isda? Vendor: Ito po? Tatlong daan. (P300) Ako: Naku, mahal naman po! Magkano naman po ang kamatis?
Imagine you are planning a trip to a popular tourist destination in the Philippines, like Palawan. Write an email to a friend detailing your budget concerns. Specifically, mention two different items or services you are worried about the cost of, using 'Magkano' to inquire about their potential prices. For example, 'Magkano kaya ang boat tour?'
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Sample answer
Hi [Friend's Name], Hope you're doing well! I'm planning my Palawan trip and I'm a bit worried about the expenses. Magkano kaya ang flight papunta doon? Also, I'm thinking about scuba diving lessons, magkano kaya yun? I hope it's not too expensive! Best, [Your Name]
You are trying to sell an old item online, like a vintage camera. Write a short online post or message (3-4 sentences) describing the item and inviting potential buyers to inquire about the price using 'Magkano'. Emphasize that the price is negotiable. Include a detail about its condition.
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Sample answer
For sale: Vintage camera, good working condition with minor scratches. Perfect for collectors! Interested? Magkano ang offer niyo? Price is negotiable.
Ano ang pangunahing layunin ng pagtatanong ni Mang Tonyo kay Aling Nena?
Read this passage:
Si Aling Nena ay nagtitinda sa palengke ng gulay. Isang araw, lumapit si Mang Tonyo at nagtanong, "Aling Nena, magkano po ang isang tali ng sitaw?" Sumagot si Aling Nena, "Dalawampung piso, Mang Tonyo." Ngunit hindi pa nakuntento si Mang Tonyo, kaya nagtanong ulit siya, "Magkano naman po ang dalawang tali? Baka may diskwento?"
Ano ang pangunahing layunin ng pagtatanong ni Mang Tonyo kay Aling Nena?
Mang Tonyo explicitly asks 'Magkano po ang isang tali ng sitaw?' which directly translates to 'How much is a bundle of string beans?' indicating he wants to know the price.
Mang Tonyo explicitly asks 'Magkano po ang isang tali ng sitaw?' which directly translates to 'How much is a bundle of string beans?' indicating he wants to know the price.
Ayon sa talata, bakit magkakaiba ang mga sagot sa tanong tungkol sa budget sa Boracay?
Read this passage:
Sa isang forum ng mga manlalakbay, may isang nagtanong: "Magkano kaya ang budget na kailangan para sa isang linggong bakasyon sa Boracay, kasama na ang flight at tirahan?" Iba't ibang sagot ang kanyang natanggap; may nagsabing P30,000, mayroon ding P50,000, depende sa klase ng accommodation at activities na gagawin. Malaki raw ang pagkakaiba ng presyo ng mga hotel doon.
Ayon sa talata, bakit magkakaiba ang mga sagot sa tanong tungkol sa budget sa Boracay?
The passage states, 'depende sa klase ng accommodation at activities na gagawin' (depending on the type of accommodation and activities to be done), which directly explains the variance in budget suggestions.
The passage states, 'depende sa klase ng accommodation at activities na gagawin' (depending on the type of accommodation and activities to be done), which directly explains the variance in budget suggestions.
Alin sa mga sumusunod ang naging dahilan kung bakit nagtanong si Alex ng 'Magkano po ito?' sa tindahan?
Read this passage:
Si Alex ay nagpaplano bumili ng bagong laptop para sa kanyang online classes. Nakakita siya ng dalawang modelong nagustuhan niya. Ang isa ay may magandang review ngunit hindi nakalagay ang presyo, kaya't nagpadala siya ng mensahe sa tindahan, "Magkano po ito?" Ang isa naman ay may presyo na, ngunit sa tingin niya ay masyadong mahal. Kaya't pinag-iisipan pa niya kung alin ang bibilhin.
Alin sa mga sumusunod ang naging dahilan kung bakit nagtanong si Alex ng 'Magkano po ito?' sa tindahan?
The passage explicitly states 'hindi nakalagay ang presyo' (the price was not listed) for the laptop Alex inquired about, leading him to ask 'Magkano po ito?'.
The passage explicitly states 'hindi nakalagay ang presyo' (the price was not listed) for the laptop Alex inquired about, leading him to ask 'Magkano po ito?'.
This sentence asks for the price of apples in the market today. 'Magkano' starts the question, followed by 'ang mansanas' (the apples), and 'sa palengke ngayon' (in the market today).
The sentence asks for the price of fish by the sea yesterday. 'Magkano' begins the question, followed by 'ang isda' (the fish), and 'sa tabing-dagat kahapon' (by the sea yesterday).
This sentence asks about the rent of the apartment this month. 'Magkano' introduces the question, then 'ang renta ng apartment' (the rent of the apartment), and finally 'nitong buwan' (this month).
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