Trade in Tagalog

“Trade” in Tagalog is commonly translated as “kalakalan” (noun for commerce/business) or “ipagpalit/magpalitan” (verb for exchange). The word encompasses both commercial activities and the act of exchanging goods or services. Understanding the different contexts of “trade” helps you communicate more effectively in business and everyday conversations in Tagalog.

[Words] = Trade

[Definition]:

• Trade /treɪd/
• Noun 1: The activity of buying and selling goods and services.
• Noun 2: A job requiring manual skills and special training.
• Verb 1: To buy and sell goods and services.
• Verb 2: To exchange something for something else.

[Synonyms] = Kalakalan, Negosyo, Komersiyo, Palitan, Ipagpalit, Magpalitan, Pangkalakalang.

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: International trade has expanded rapidly over the past few decades.
• Ex1_PH: Ang pandaigdigang kalakalan ay mabilis na lumaki sa nakaraang ilang dekada.
• Ex2_EN: He learned the trade of carpentry from his father.
• Ex2_PH: Natuto siya ng kalakalan ng pagkakarpintero mula sa kanyang ama.
• Ex3_EN: Would you like to trade your book for mine?
• Ex3_PH: Gusto mo bang ipagpalit ang libro mo sa akin?
• Ex4_EN: The two countries signed a free trade agreement.
• Ex4_PH: Ang dalawang bansa ay lumagda ng libreng kasunduan sa kalakalan.
• Ex5_EN: She decided to trade her old car for a newer model.
• Ex5_PH: Nagpasya siyang ipagpalit ang kanyang lumang kotse para sa mas bagong modelo.