Mangungupahan (en. Tenant)

/maŋuŋuˈpahan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who rents land, a house, or other property.
The tenant paid his rent on time.
Ang mangungupahan ay nagbayad ng kanyang renta sa tamang oras.
Individual living in a rented house or room.
Many tenants live in this building.
Maraming mga mangungupahan ang naninirahan sa building na ito.
Person who has an agreement with a landlord regarding the use of a property.
The relationship between the tenant and the landlord should be harmonious.
Dapat maging maayos ang relasyon ng mangungupahan at may-ari ng bahay.

Common Phrases and Expressions

tenant of a home
a person renting a home or premises
mangungupahan sa tahanan

Related Words

rental
An amount or fund paid for renting a property.
upahan
landlord
The person who owns a property that is rented out.
may-ari

Slang Meanings

Tenant living in a rented house.
Juan said, 'I'm the tenant living in this apartment.'
Sabi ni Juan, 'Ako yung mangungupahan dito sa apartment na 'to.'
A person looking for a house or room to rent.
I've seen a lot of tenants, but none fit my budget yet.
Marami na akong nakitang mangungupahan pero wala pang tumugma sa budget ko.
Common term for a tenant in informal conversations.
Hey, tenant, are you ready for your new place?
Hoy, mangungupahan, ready ka na ba sa bagong lugar mo?