Humiram (en. Borrowed)
hu-mi-ram
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To act of temporarily acquiring something from another person.
He borrowed a book from his friend.
Humiram siya ng libro mula sa kanyang kaibigan.
To make a temporary acquisition with the obligation to return what was borrowed.
I need to borrow money to pay my debt.
Kailangan kong humiram ng pera upang mabayaran ang utang ko.
An action that promotes helping one another.
Friends help each other by borrowing.
Tinutulungan ng mga kaibigan ang isa't isa sa pamamagitan ng humiram.
Etymology
Originating from the word 'hiram' which means 'borrow'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
borrowing money
temporary acquisition of money that needs to be returned
humiramin ng pera
borrowing a book
temporarily acquiring a book from someone else
humiram ng libro
Related Words
borrow
The process of acquiring things with the intention to return them.
hiram
debt
A borrowing that becomes a responsibility to pay back.
utang
Slang Meanings
To borrow
I borrowed some coins from my friend.
Humiram ako ng barya sa kaibigan ko.
To borrow (casual/slang)
I will borrow your book later.
Ibe-borrow ko 'yung libro mo mamaya.
To ask for permission (to borrow)
That's why he borrowed, he asked for my permission.
Kaya pala humiram siya, nagpaalam siya sa akin.