Mahiram (en. To borrow)

ma-hee-ram

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To take something from another person with an agreement to return it.
It's hard to study if you can't borrow the books you need.
Mahirap mag-aral kung hindi mo mahiram ang mga aklat na kailangan mo.
The agreement that something is used and returned to the owner.
It's hard to save money if you always borrow things from others.
Mahirap mag-impok ng pera kung laging mahiram ang mga kagamitan sa kapwa.

Common Phrases and Expressions

It's hard to wait if you have no book to borrow.
It's hard to wait if you have no book to borrow.
Mahirap maghintay kung wala kang mahiram na libro.
Can I borrow some money?
Can I borrow some money?
Maari ba akong mahiram ng pera?

Related Words

debt
A term used when a person is not only borrowing but has the obligation to pay back.
utang

Slang Meanings

Borrowed or powerful
Pacquiao's fight was amazing, he really borrowed power in the ring!
Ang galing ng laban ni Pacquiao, talagang mahiram siya sa ring!
Cursed or jinxed
There it is, your car is cursed again, got a flat tire!
Ayan, mahiram na naman ang kotse mo, nagka-flat na!
Different or unique
Her outfit style is unique, I've never seen that before!
Ang style ng suot niya, mahiram, hindi ko pa nakita yun!