From root: bayad
Usage Note
Tagabayad identifies the person assigned or responsible for settling a bill. In a group setting, it refers to the person who handles the actual transaction at the counter.
Examples
" Ikaw ang tagabayad mamaya. "
Natural Translation
You are the payer later.
Literal Translation
You the payer later.
" Ako ang tagabayad ngayon. "
Natural Translation
I am the payer today.
Literal Translation
I the payer today.
" Bago kami umalis ng restawran, pinili naming si Mario ang tagabayad dahil siya ang may dalang sapat na pera. "
Natural Translation
Before we left the restaurant, we chose Mario as the one to pay because he was the one carrying enough money.
Literal Translation
Before we leave of-the restaurant, chose we-that Mario the payer because he the has carrying enough money.
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