Significado
Describing an item with a low price.
Contexto cultural
Haggling (tawad) is expected in wet markets. Saying 'Mura lang ito' can be a way to end a negotiation once you are happy with the price. In these famous bargain hubs, 'mura' is the most heard word. Vendors will shout it to attract customers. Filipinos abroad often use this phrase when finding deals in 'Balikbayan' box items to send home. The term 'Budol' is often paired with 'mura lang ito' to describe being 'tricked' into buying something because it was such a good deal.
The 'Lang' Rule
Always put 'lang' right after the adjective 'mura' to sound natural.
Tone Matters
Saying 'Mura lang ito' with a sneer can sound like you are insulting the quality of a gift.
Significado
Describing an item with a low price.
The 'Lang' Rule
Always put 'lang' right after the adjective 'mura' to sound natural.
Tone Matters
Saying 'Mura lang ito' with a sneer can sound like you are insulting the quality of a gift.
Haggling Secret
If you want a lower price, don't say 'Mura lang ito.' Say 'Mahal naman!' (It's so expensive!) to start the negotiation.
Teste-se
Complete the sentence to say 'This is just cheap.'
Mura ____ ito.
'Lang' is the necessary particle to complete the common expression.
Which sentence means 'This is cheap'?
Choose the correct Tagalog translation.
'Mura' means cheap, 'mahal' means expensive, and 'mabait' means kind.
Fill in the vendor's response.
Buyer: Magkano ito? Vendor: ________. Bili ka na!
A vendor would typically say something is cheap to encourage a sale.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You found a shirt for only 50 pesos.
This is the appropriate reaction to a low price.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Where to find 'Mura' items
Places
- • Palengke
- • Ukay-ukay
- • Tiangge
- • Shopee
Mura vs. Mahal
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosMura ____ ito.
'Lang' is the necessary particle to complete the common expression.
Choose the correct Tagalog translation.
'Mura' means cheap, 'mahal' means expensive, and 'mabait' means kind.
Buyer: Magkano ito? Vendor: ________. Bili ka na!
A vendor would typically say something is cheap to encourage a sale.
You found a shirt for only 50 pesos.
This is the appropriate reaction to a low price.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNo, 'mura' is only for prices or young fruits. Using it for people makes no sense unless you are scolding them.
Not at all when referring to price. It's a very positive word for shoppers.
'Mura' means the price is low. 'Sulit' means you got a lot of value for your money, even if the price wasn't necessarily low.
You can say 'Napakamura' or 'Mura-mura'.
Yes, but it sounds very formal and textbook-like. 'Mura lang ito' is much more natural.
Yes, as a noun, 'mura' can mean a curse or a scolding. Context will tell you which is which.
No, you can say 'Mura ito,' but 'lang' adds a friendly, casual emphasis that is very common.
The opposite is 'mahal' (expensive).
Only if discussing budget or costs, but 'abot-kaya' is better for a professional setting.
Ask 'Mura lang ba ito?'
Frases relacionadas
Mahal ito
contrastThis is expensive
Sulit ito
similarThis is worth it
Abot-kaya
synonymAffordable
Libre ito
builds onThis is free
