Hirman (en. Borrow)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To take something with the aim of returning it to the source.
Borrow a book from the library.
Hirman ka ng libro mula sa aklatan.
To lend or give trust that something will be returned.
He decided to lend his friend money.
Nagdesisyon siyang hirman ang kanyang kaibigan ng pera.

Common Phrases and Expressions

money borrowing
Borrowing money that should be returned eventually.
hirman ng pera
book borrowing
Borrowing a book from another person or institution.
hirman ng libro

Related Words

lend
An action of giving something expecting it to be returned.
pahiram
debt
An obligation that needs to be paid in the future.
utang

Slang Meanings

to lend
Don't be grumpy, just lend me P200.
Huwag kang maging masungit, hirman mo na lang ako ng P200.
to borrow
Bro, lend me your laptop, I just need it for a day.
Bro, hirman mo ako ng laptop mo, kailangan ko lang for a day.
borrow here and there
That video game? I just borrow it here and there from my friends.
Yung video game na yan? Hiram-hiram lang yan sa mga kaibigan ko.
to ask for a debt/loan
That's why I'm borrowing, I might as well ask Juan for a loan later.
Kaya nga ako nag-hirman, mangutang na lang ako kay Juan mamaya.