Marhin (en. Margin)
mahr-hin
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A space around the content of a page.
It is important for the document to have enough margin to be easily readable.
Mahalagang may sapat na marhin ang dokumento upang madaling basahin ito.
The part of something that is at the side.
People often write annotations in the margins of their books.
Ang mga tao ay madalas na naglalagay ng mga anotasyon sa marhin ng kanilang mga libro.
The unused space or extra room.
There is margin in the budget for unexpected expenses.
May marhin sa badyet para sa hindi inaasahang gastos.
Etymology
Derived from the French word 'margin,' referring to the edge of a paper that is not written on.
Common Phrases and Expressions
write in the margin
Create annotations or notes in the side of a letter or document.
magsulat sa marhin
Related Words
space
Refers to the lack of content in a place.
espasyo
Slang Meanings
Snatcher or horse; often used when someone steals a bag or belongings.
What the heck, Juan is like a snatcher, just stole something!
Ano ba yan, parang marhin si Juan, naka-snatch lang!
Often used to describe people who frequently do bad things or get into trouble.
Those snatcher-type people really don't think.
Yung mga marhin na tao, di talaga nag-iisip.
A sarcastic term for someone who takes shortcuts in life the wrong way.
Wait, am I a snatcher? I'm not a fan of copying!
Teka, marhin ba ako? Hindi ako mahilig mang-copya!