Makipagtawaran tayo sa tindera ng gulay sa palengke.

Let us bargain with the vegetable vendor at the market.

Breakdown of Makipagtawaran tayo sa tindera ng gulay sa palengke.

• tayo: we
• sa: at
• sa: with
• palengke: the market
• gulay: the vegetable
• makipagtawaran: to bargain
• tindera: the vendor

Questions & Answers about Makipagtawaran tayo sa tindera ng gulay sa palengke.

What does makipagtawaran mean, and how is it formed?

makipagtawaran comes from the root tawaran (to offer a price). The affix makipag- indicates “to engage with someone in …” Together they form “to haggle” or “to bargain with someone.”

Why is tayo used instead of kami or natin?

tayo is the inclusive “we” (speaker + listener). In “Makipagtawaran tayo,” it means “Let’s haggle (you and I).”

• kami is the exclusive “we” (speaker but not listener).
• natin is the genitive form for “our,” used when you’d say something like “Makipagtawaran na natin.”

What role does sa play in sa tindera ng gulay?

The preposition sa marks the target of the action. Here, sa tindera means “to the (female) vendor.” It tells you who you’re going to haggle with.

Why is it tindera and not tindero?

tindera is the feminine form of “vendor.” The suffix -a often marks feminine nouns in Filipino. A male vendor would be tindero.

What does ng gulay indicate?

ng is a genitive marker linking two nouns. In tindera ng gulay, gulay (vegetables) describes what the vendor is selling—so “vegetable vendor.”

Why is there another sa in sa palengke?

This second sa marks the location.

• First sa: target (the vendor)
• Second sa: place (the market)
  Thus, sa palengke means “at the market.”

Could we say Makipagtawaran na tayo? What’s the nuance?

Yes. Adding na gives urgency or immediacy: “Let’s haggle now.” Without na, it’s a simple suggestion; with na, you’re urging to begin immediately.

Is makipagtawaran already in the imperative?

Yes. In Filipino, verbs with makipag- combined with tayo function as a first‑person plural invitation or command. “Makipagtawaran tayo” = “Let’s haggle.”

Can we rearrange the sentence to emphasize the location?

Absolutely. For example:
“Sa palengke, makipagtawaran tayo sa tindera ng gulay.”
Starting with sa palengke highlights “At the market” first.

Are there synonyms for makipagtawaran?

Yes. You might hear:

• magpababa ng presyo (to ask for a lower price)
• Borrowed English verb humaggle in casual speech
  But makipagtawaran remains the most natural Filipino term for bargaining.