Pahiram nga (en. To borrow)

/pahiram ŋa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action that means to ask for the use of something that belongs to someone else.

Can I borrow your pen? I will need it for my exam.

Pahiram nga ng iyong bolpen, kakailanganin ko ito sa aking pagsusulit.

Asking for permission to use someone else's property.

He borrowed a book from his friend.

Nagpahiram siya ng libro sa kanyang kaibigan.

May I borrow your cellphone?

I am asking to use your cellphone.

Pahiram nga ng cellphone mo.

debt

An agreement to pay back a loan or borrowed item.

utang

Lending without expecting anything in return

Can I borrow your cellphone? I promise I'll return it to you later.

Pahiram nga ng cellphone mo, promise ibabalik ko yan sa'yo mamaya.

To borrow money

Can I borrow some money? I just need it for food.

Pahiram nga ng pera, kailangan ko lang ng pangkain.

To lend someone to buy something (often with the implication of borrowing),

Can I borrow money to buy some ice? I'll owe you.

Pahiram nga ng pambili ng yelo, utang na lang kita.