Kontratahin (en. To contract)

kon-tra-ta-hin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that describes signing or entering into a contract.
They decided to contract a lawyer for their business.
Nagpasya silang kontratahin ang isang abogado para sa kanilang negosyo.
Creating an agreement between two parties.
It is important to contract the terms before starting the project.
Mahalaga na kontratahin ang mga kondisyon bago simulan ang proyekto.
Having an official relationship with a person or organization through a contract.
They need to contract the supplier for the materials.
Kailangan nilang kontratahin ang supplier para sa mga materyales.

Etymology

from the word 'contract'

Common Phrases and Expressions

contract the service
signing or entering into an agreement for a service.
kontratahin ang serbisyo
contract the project
entering into a contract for a specific project.
kontratahin ang proyekto

Related Words

contract
A legal agreement between two parties.
kontrata
agreement
An arrangement between two or more people.
kasunduan

Slang Meanings

to agree to an agreement
We should agree to the terms before we start.
Dapat kontratahin sa mga terms bago tayo magsimula.
to agree with opposing conditions
Let's only agree with him if he gives a discount.
Kontratahin lang natin siya kung bibigay siya ng discount.
to accept responsibility
Okay, I'll take on this project.
Sige, kontratahin ko na ang project na ito.