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Diskwento

English

discountnoun

Alternative meanings

discount; price reduction; markdown; amount deducted from a total

Pronunciation

dis-KWEN-toh

Root and affixes

Adapted loanword from descuento/discount. Commonly used in shopping, sales, and promotions.

Variants or conjugations

diskwento; discount; rebate; markdown

Related words and expressions

cheap; price; offer; promo; deduction

Meaning and usage notes

Diskwento is common in stores and shopping. For mathematical or accounting deduction, iban or pag-iban may also fit depending on context.

Economy & Business, Numbers & Quantities
Example 1

Adunay diskwento ang sapatos karon.

The shoes have a discount today.

Example 2

Pila ang diskwento kung duha ang paliton?

How much is the discount if I buy two?

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