Pahirmin (en. To lend)

pahí-rmin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The act of giving something to another person with an agreement that it will be returned.

I borrowed a book from Ana for my project.

Nakahiram ako ng libro kay Ana para sa aking proyekto.

To provide money or something that is expected to be returned in the future.

It is difficult to lend money if you are not sure of its return.

Mahirap pahirmin ang pera kung hindi ka sigurado sa pagbabalik nito.

Derived from the word 'hiram' meaning 'loan' or 'borrowing'.

lend me

Requesting something to be borrowed.

pahiramin mo ako

loan

The process of giving money to another person with an agreement that it will be paid back at a set time.

pautang

debt

The amount owed to a person or institution.

utang

borrowing something, but kind of like a debt

It's more like a borrowing, so make sure to return it properly.

Parang pahirmin lang yan, kaya ayusin mo rin pagbalik.

borrowing someone's time or attention

I just want to borrow you for a bit, I just want to tell a story.

Pahirin lang kita ng kaunti, gusto ko lang magkwento.

asking for a favor

Please lend me a hand with my project!

Pahirmin mo ako ng tulong sa project ko, please!