Grocery in Tagalog

Looking for how to say “grocery” in Tagalog? The most common translation is “tindahan ng pagkain” or simply “grocery” (borrowed from English). Understanding this essential shopping term helps you navigate daily errands and household needs in the Philippines. Let’s explore the complete usage and context of this word.

Grocery /ˈɡroʊsəri/

Noun 1: A store that sells food and household supplies.

Noun 2: Items of food sold in a grocery store (usually plural: groceries).

Tagalog Synonyms: Tindahan ng pagkain, Tindahan ng grocery, Pamilihan, Sari-sari store, Tindahan.

Example Sentences:

English: I need to go to the grocery store to buy some milk and bread.
Tagalog: Kailangan kong pumunta sa tindahan ng grocery para bumili ng gatas at tinapay.

English: She works at the local grocery as a cashier.
Tagalog: Nagtatrabaho siya sa lokal na grocery bilang isang cashier.

English: We spent over a hundred dollars on groceries this week.
Tagalog: Gumasta kami ng mahigit isang daang dolyar sa mga grocery ngayong linggo.

English: The grocery near our house opens at 7 AM every day.
Tagalog: Ang grocery malapit sa aming bahay ay nagbubukas ng 7 AM araw-araw.

English: They deliver groceries right to your doorstep.
Tagalog: Naghahatid sila ng mga grocery direkta sa iyong pintuan.