Cheap in Tagalog

Cheap in Tagalog is “Mura.” Cheap refers to something that costs little money or is inexpensive, but it can also describe something of low quality or a person who is unwilling to spend money. This versatile word is commonly used in shopping, bargaining, and everyday conversations about value and cost.

Whether you’re shopping at local markets or discussing prices, knowing how to express “cheap” in Tagalog will help you navigate various situations. Let’s explore the different meanings, synonyms, and practical examples below.

[Words] = Cheap

[Definition]:

• Cheap /tʃiːp/
• Adjective 1: Low in price; costing little money; inexpensive.
• Adjective 2: Of low quality or inferior value.
• Adjective 3: Unwilling to spend money; stingy or miserly.
• Adverb: At a low cost or price.

[Synonyms] = Mura, Murang-mura, Hindi mahal, Sulit, Abot-kaya, Kuripot (for stingy person), Barato

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: I found a cheap smartphone online that has all the features I need for work.
– Ex1_PH: Nakahanap ako ng murang smartphone online na may lahat ng features na kailangan ko para sa trabaho.

• Ex2_EN: Fresh vegetables are very cheap at the local market compared to the supermarket prices.
– Ex2_PH: Ang sariwang gulay ay napaka-mura sa lokal na palengke kumpara sa mga presyo sa supermarket.

• Ex3_EN: Don’t buy that cheap charger because it might damage your phone’s battery.
– Ex3_PH: Huwag bumili ng murang charger na iyan dahil maaaring masira ang baterya ng iyong telepono.

• Ex4_EN: He’s so cheap that he never wants to split the bill when we eat out together.
– Ex4_PH: Siya ay napaka-kuripot na ayaw niyang hatiin ang bayad kapag kumakain kami sa labas.

• Ex5_EN: The airline offers cheap flights to popular destinations during the off-season period.
– Ex5_PH: Ang airline ay nag-aalok ng murang mga lipad sa mga sikat na destinasyon sa panahon ng off-season.