Magpautang (en. To loan)

/maɡ.pa.u.taŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of giving money or items that can be returned in the future.
He decided to loan his friend money for his business.
Nagpasya siyang magpautang sa kanyang kaibigan para sa kanyang negosyo.
The act of helping others by providing loans.
He often loans to people in need.
Madalas siyang magpautang sa mga taong nangangailangan.
Carrying out a transaction where repayment is expected in the future.
For her students, she will loan books.
Para sa kanyang mga estudyante, siya ay magpautang ng mga aklat.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'pautang' which means 'loan' or 'debt'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to loan money
the act of giving money with an agreement of repayment.
magpautang ng pera
to loan to a friend
helping a friend by providing a loan.
magpautang sa kaibigan

Related Words

loan
An amount of money or items given that needs to be returned by a certain time.
pautang
defaulting borrower
A term for a person who does not repay their debt.
hindi nagbabayad

Slang Meanings

To lend money
Can you lend me 500, I really just need it.
Magpautang ka naman ng 500, kailangan ko lang talaga.
To lend (usually in a casual or informal manner)
Maybe I'll just lend you some if there's nothing left at home.
Puhon, magpautang na lang ako sa'yo kung walang iwanan sa bahay.
To temporarily lend (implying informal borrowing)
Sometimes, I just end up lending them money, but it's tough.
Minsan, nagiging magpautang na lang ako sa kanila, pero mahirap na.
To lend money which will be borrowed or owed
He said, just lend it to me, I'll just owe you.
Sabi niya, magpautang ka na lang sa akin, iutang ko na lang.