Alkila (en. Rent)

/al-ki-la/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An agreement between the owner and the tenant where the owner provides rental in exchange for a specific amount.
The rental of the house includes conditions that must be followed by the tenant.
Ang alkila ng bahay ay naglalaman ng mga kondisyon na dapat sundin ng nangungupahan.
The amount paid for the use or occupation of a property that is not yours.
Tenants must pay their rent in the first week of each month.
Dapat bayaran ng mga nangungupahan ang kanilang alkila sa unang linggo ng bawat buwan.

Etymology

From Spanish 'alquile', meaning 'to rent' or 'to lease'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

house rent
an agreement for renting a house
alkila ng bahay
to pay rent
the action of paying the agreed amount for renting
magbayad ng alkila

Related Words

tenant
A person who rents or registers a lease on a property.
nangungupahan
owner
A person or individual who owns a property and offers it for rent.
may-ari

Slang Meanings

to borrow
Dude, can you borrow my book, okay?
Pare, alkila ng libro ko, ha?
to lend
Just borrow money from me, I really need it.
Alkila ka na lang sa akin ng pera, kailangan ko talaga.
to outsource
Why not just hire others for your project?
Bakit hindi ka na lang mag-alkila ng ibang tao para sa project mo?