Filipino · Common Verbs
bumili
To buy
Beginnerverb
Definition
To get something by paying money.
Example
Bumili ako ng gulay sa palengke.
I bought vegetables at the market.
Etymology
'Bumili' is derived from the root 'bili,' which means 'to buy.' The prefix 'um-' suggests an action taken by the subject in purchasing.
How & Where It’s Used
'Bumili' is used in everyday conversation and can be found in informal and formal contexts related to shopping and transactions.