Pagbebendahe (en. Lending)

pag-be-ben-da-he

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of lending something.
The lending of books in the library is important so that more people can study.
Ang pagbebendahe ng mga aklat sa library ay mahalaga upang mas maraming tao ang makapag-aral.
The item that is lent.
His property became a lending to his friend.
Ang kanyang pag-aari ay naging pagbebendahe sa kanyang kaibigan.
The act of receiving and returning something that was borrowed.
Lending his gadget allowed for wider use of it.
Ang pagbebendahe sa kanyang gadget ay nagbigay daan sa mas malawak na paggamit nito.

Etymology

The term 'pagbebendahe' derives from the root 'bendahe,' meaning something allocated to a person, plus the prefix 'pag-' which emphasizes the process of giving or lending.

Common Phrases and Expressions

lending of books
the process of lending books to others
pagbebendahe ng libro

Related Words

bendahe
an item that can be lent to others
bendahe

Slang Meanings

Wasting time or money
Wow, there were so many pointless expenses at the party last night, what a waste.
Grabe, ang daming pagbebendahe sa party kagabi, sayang lang.
Wandering or traveling aimlessly
He just wants to roam around aimlessly, not caring about work.
Gusto lang niya ng pagbebendahe sa kaliwa't kanan, walang pakialam sa trabaho.