Shoppingnoun
Tawad
TAH-wahd
EnglishDiscount / Bargain
Word of the Day · Friday, August 14, 2026
Tawad — Bisaya Word of the Day for August 14, 2026
Origin & Etymology
"Tawad" as a root generates "magtawad" (to haggle/bargain) — the whole social ritual of Filipino market negotiation is built around this one word and its verb form.
How Bisaya Speakers Use It
"Tawad" haggling has unwritten rules: it's expected at wet markets and small stalls, but attempting it in malls or fixed-price stores is generally seen as inappropriate and can embarrass everyone involved.
Example Sentences
Asking for a lower price
Pwede pa ba'g tawad ani?
“Can this still be discounted?”
Describing bargaining behavior
Nagtawad siya sa presyo sa tsinelas.
“He/She haggled over the price of the slippers.”
A vendor declining to lower the price further
Wa nay tawad, fixed price na ni.
“No more discount, this is a fixed price now.”
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Where is "tawad" haggling generally NOT appropriate?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Tawad" mean in Bisaya?
"Tawad" means "Discount / Bargain" in Bisaya/Cebuano. It is a noun in the Shopping category, pronounced as "TAH-wahd".
How do you pronounce "Tawad" in Cebuano?
"Tawad" is pronounced "TAH-wahd". The stressed syllable is indicated by capital letters in the phonetic guide.
How do you use "Tawad" in a Bisaya sentence?
Example: "Pwede pa ba'g tawad ani?" — "Can this still be discounted?". "Tawad" haggling has unwritten rules: it's expected at wet markets and small stalls, but attempting it in malls or fixed-price stores is generally seen as inappropriate and can embarrass everyone involved.
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