Hiniram (en. Borrowed)
/hiˈniɾam/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of taking something from another person with the agreement to return it.
I borrowed the book from my friend.
Hiniram ko ang libro mula sa kaibigan ko.
Taking something for a specified time and returning it afterward.
Maria borrowed money from her mother.
Hiniram ni Maria ang pera sa kanyang ina.
A decision to use someone else's property with permission.
He borrowed his sister's laptop for his project.
Hiniram niya ang kanyang kapatid sa kanyang laptop para sa kanyang proyekto.
Etymology
the root word 'hiram' means 'to borrow' or 'to lend'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
borrowed items
things taken from another person that should be returned.
hiniram na gamit
borrowed the idea
took inspiration or concept from someone else.
hiniram ang ideya
Related Words
borrow
The process of taking something from another person with the agreement to return it.
hiram
debt
An obligation that arises from borrowing money or items from another person.
utang
Slang Meanings
Borrowed
Bro, you just 'borrowed' that from him, right?
Bro, 'hiniram' mo lang yan sa kanya, di ba?
Took
Oh no, you 'took' my stuff again!
Naku, 'hiniram' mo na naman yung gamit ko!
Made it obvious
Out of anger, he made it obvious that he just 'borrowed' it.
Sa sobrang sama ng loob, nagpalutang siya na 'hiniram' niya lang.
You're in trouble
You're in trouble for what you 'borrowed,' totally wrong!
Yari ka sa 'hiniram' mo, napaka mali!