magkalipay ang mamaligyaay, magkasubo ang mamalitay

== Cebuano == === Proverb === magkalipay ang mamaligyaay, magkasubo ang mamalitay The seller is happy, the buyer is sad ==== Meaning ==== This proverb describes the inherent conflict of interest in commerce. It suggests that a price or deal that results in high profit or joy (lipay) for the seller (mamaligyaay) usually comes at the expense of the buyer (mamalitay), who feels the loss or sadness (subo) of spending their resources. ==== Usage notes ==== Often used during haggling or when discussing the rising prices of goods (presyo) in the market. It reflects a pragmatic, sometimes cynical view of "win-loss" transactions where one party's gain is perceived as the other's disadvantage. The structure uses the magka- prefix to indicate a simultaneous, progressing state for both parties. ==== See also ==== baligya (“to sell”) palit (“to buy”) lipay (“happy”) subo (“sad”)