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“Discount” in Bisaya: Tawad
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “Discount” is Tawad, pronounced TAH-wahd. It's used as a noun in everyday Cebuano conversation across the Visayas and Mindanao, where over 22 million people speak Bisaya as their native language.
Bisaya translation
Tawad
TAH-wahd
- English meaning
- Discount / Bargain
- Part of speech
- noun
How to pronounce Tawad
Say it as TAH-wahd. Capitalized syllables in the pronunciation guide indicate stress — the part of the word you emphasize when speaking. Bisaya stress is meaningful: putting it on the wrong syllable can change the meaning of a word, so it's worth practicing out loud.
Example sentences
Pwede ba'g tawad?
“Can I get a discount?”
Naa bay tawad ani?
“Is there a discount on this?”
Tagaan ko'g tawad kay suki ko.
“Give me a discount because I'm a regular customer.”
Common phrases using Tawad
- Tawad lang boss·Just give a discount, boss
- Last price na ni?·Is this the final price?
Cultural context
Saying 'Suki ko' (I'm a regular customer) can help you get better discounts. Building relationships with vendors is key.
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