Utangan (en. Debtor)

/uˈtaŋan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who has a debt.
He is a debtor of my friend who has not paid yet.
Siya ay isang utangan ng aking kaibigan na hindi pa nagbabayad.
A person obligated to pay a debt.
As a debtor, he must fulfill his responsibilities.
Bilang isang utangan, kailangan niyang tuparin ang kanyang mga responsibilidad.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'utang' meaning 'debt' or 'obligation'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

like a debtor
Refers to a person who always has debts.
katulad ng isang utangan

Related Words

debt
A word describing a person's obligation of repayment.
utang

Slang Meanings

A person who frequently borrows money
Juan is a total utangan; he doesn't have any savings.
Si Juan, utangan na yan, wala namang ipon.
A debt of gratitude
I need to repay that debt of gratitude to him.
Kailangan ko nang bayaran 'yang utang na loob ko sa kanya.
To ask someone who often borrows (money)
Wait, let’s ask the utangan if I can borrow some money.
Teka lang, magtanong tayo kay utangan kung may pambayad ako.