Manghihiram (en. Borrower)

maŋ-ˈhi-räm

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who borrows something from another person or institution.
The borrower must pay interest on the borrowed amount.
Ang manghihiram ay kailangang magbayad ng interes sa hiniram na halaga.
A person who makes an agreement to obtain something under the condition of returning it.
As a borrower, I need to follow the rules of the library.
Bilang manghihiram, kailangan kong sundin ang mga patakaran ng aklatan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

money borrower
a person who borrows money from someone else
manghihiram ng pera
book borrower
a person who borrows books for temporary use
manghihiram ng libro

Related Words

borrow
The act of taking something with the agreement to return it.
hiram
loan
A system of providing money or borrowed items to another person with an agreement of return.
pautang

Slang Meanings

Borrowing
Where are you borrowing again? Just owe it to someone else!
Saan ka na naman manghihiram? Utangin na lang 'yan sa iba!
To count on someone
Wait, why are you counting on me? You're borrowing again!
Teka, ba't mo ako kinukuwentahan? Manghihiram ka na naman!
Shameless
You're so bad, borrowing again? You're shameless!
Ang sama mo, manghihiram ka na naman? Walang hiya ka!