Maihiram (en. To borrow)

ma-i-hi-ram

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To choose or take something from another person or thing with the expectation of returning it.

You can borrow the book from the library.

Maaaring maihiram ang libro mula sa silid-aklatan.

To use something that belongs to someone else for a certain period.

He asked for permission to borrow his sister's cellphone.

Nag-paalam siya upang maihiram ang kanyang kapatid na cellphone.

To gain access to something with the owner's permission.

You need to get permission to borrow that equipment.

Kailangan mong kumuha ng pahintulot upang maihiram ang gamit na iyon.

to borrow money

to take a loan from another person or institution.

maihiram ang pera

loan

Refers to the activity of lending or borrowing.

hiram

debt

An obligation that must be settled; commonly used in financial transactions.

utang

to pretend to own something in order to use it

He said, 'I'll just borrow this, so I can feel like I own it!'

Sabi niya, 'Ihihiram ko lang 'to, para feeling may-ari ako!'

to borrow money or ask for help

'Can I borrow some money from you for my baby's new milk?'

'Mahi-hiram naman kaya ako sa'yo ng pera para sa bagong gatas ng anak ko?'

to lend or give someone a chance to use something

'Can you borrow my laptop so you can study?'

'Mahi-hiram ka ba sa laptop ko para makapag-aral ka?'