Manubok (en. Lender)

ma-nu-bok

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who lends money.
The lender provided funds to his friend to start a business.
Ang manubok ay nagbigay ng pondo sa kanyang kaibigan upang makapag-umpisa ng negosyo.
A person who offers money or property in exchange for interest.
Many lenders offer lower interest to borrowers.
Maraming manubok ang nag-aalok ng mas mababang interes sa mga mangungutang.
An individual capable of lending to others.
The lender has the responsibility to assess the borrower's ability to repay.
Ang manubok ay may responsibilidad na suriin ang kakayahan ng mangungutang na magbayad.

Etymology

From the root of the word 'nubok' meaning to borrow or lend, combined with 'ma-' as a prefix.

Common Phrases and Expressions

lending money
the act of one person providing a loan to another person.
manubok ng pera

Related Words

loan
A term referring to the process of borrowing and lending money.
pautang
friend
A person who has a close relationship and may borrow money from the lender.
kaibigan

Slang Meanings

to borrow things or money
Just borrow a laptop from your friend if you need it.
Manubok ka na lang sa kaibigan mo ng laptop kung kailangan mo.
to jump in or start an activity without notice
He just suddenly jumped in on the road while walking, without giving a signal.
Nag-manubok siya sa daan habang naglalakad, hindi man lang nagbigay ng signal.