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    Magkautang (en. To be indebted)

    /mag-ka-u-tang/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action that describes the existence of a debt to a person or entity.
    He owes a large amount to his friend.
    Magkautang siya ng malaking halaga sa kanyang kaibigan.
    An act of borrowing money from a person or institution.
    He decided to borrow from the bank to buy a house.
    Nagpasya siyang magkautang sa bangko upang bumili ng bahay.
    Having an obligation to repay a debt.
    He is frustrated by the situation of being indebted to others.
    Ikinagagalit niya ang sitwasyong magkautang siya sa iba.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'utang' which means debt.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to owe a favor
    Having an obligation due to help or favor received.
    magkautang ng loob

    Related Words

    debt
    An example of an obligation that should be resolved or paid.
    utang
    to borrow
    The act of borrowing from a person or institution.
    mangutang

    Slang Meanings

    Getting into debt without paying it back
    I hope we don't end up borrowing money from our friends without paying it back.
    Sana huwag tayong magkautang ng utang na walang bayaran sa mga kaibigan natin.
    A debt of gratitude or favor
    Because of his help, I have a lot of debt of gratitude towards him.
    Dahil sa tulong niya, maraming utang na loob ako sa kanya.
    Just a loan; usually implies casual borrowing
    Sometimes, I don't pay much attention to him, but we just have a casual loan between us.
    Minsan, 'di ko siya masyadong pinapansin, pero kakautang lang namin sa isa't isa.