Umatang (en. To owe)

/uˈma.tang/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The obligation to pay or give something borrowed.
He owes a large amount to the bank for his business.
Umatang siya ng malaking halaga sa bangko para sa kanyang negosyo.
The binding of a person to an agreement that requires payment.
He owes in a contract that mandates him to provide service for a year.
Umatang siya sa isang kontrata na magbibigay siya ng serbisyo sa loob ng isang taon.
The condition of being obliged to make restitution for a debt or shortcoming.
He owes his friends to help him pay his debt.
Umatang siya sa kanyang mga kaibigan na tulungan siyang bayaran ang kanyang utang.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to borrow money
borrowing money with an obligation to pay.
umatang ng pera

Related Words

debt
A borrowed item that has an obligation to be returned.
utang

Slang Meanings

Rushed in or entered a place like a kid in a hurry.
I just lunged into the store, immediately grabbed my favorite snacks.
Umatang lang ako sa tindahan, kinuha ko agad 'yung paborito kong chichirya.
Got out of the vehicle, often done in an energetic manner.
Of course, she just jumped out of Juan's house, super excited because there's a celebration.
Siyempre, umatang na 'yan sa bahay ni Juan, excited na excited kasi may kasiyahan.