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Sweet:  TAM-is

Sour:  AS-lom

Salty:  a-SIN

Bitter:  pa-IT

Umami:  na-NAM

Bland:  LAS-ay

Tasteless:  wa-LA^ sa-BOR

Flavorful:  sa-bo-RO-so

Delicious:  NA-mit

Very delicious:  na-mit-NA-mit

This is a typical market day scene and some Hiligaynon words associated to the market.

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a-YO^ / wa-LA^ a-YO^: haggle/ask for a discount

pi-LA? / tag-pi-LA? : how much?