Sumagila (en. To lend)
/suˈmaɡila/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to borrow or take something from someone.
I borrowed a book from my friend for my project.
Sumagila ako ng libro mula sa kaibigan ko para sa aking proyekto.
An action of asking for money or items from someone with the intention of returning it.
I need to borrow money for my daily expenses.
Kailangan kong sumagila ng pera para sa aking pang-araw-araw na gastusin.
The act of taking an item that is not yours, with an agreement that it will be returned later.
Sometimes, I borrow things from my sister with a promise to return.
Minsan, sumagila ako ng gamit mula sa aking kapatid na ipinapangako kong ibabalik.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to borrow money
to ask for money from others with the intention of returning it.
sumagila ng pera
to borrow items
to take items owned by others.
sumagila ng gamit
Related Words
debt
An item that has been borrowed with an obligation to return to the lender.
utang
loan
A process of borrowing money from an institution or person.
pautang
Slang Meanings
woman who loves to flirt or have relationships
Maria was flirting with the guys at the party last night.
Si Maria, sumagila sa mga lalaki sa party kagabi.
moving around or socializing with people
Whenever there's a party, Juan will mingle with everyone.
Basta may party, sumagila yan si Juan sa lahat ng tao.