From root: hiram
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
humiram
hu-mi-RAM
borrowed
Present (Incomplete)
humihiram
hu-mi-hi-RAM
is borrowing
Future (Contemplated)
hihiram
hi-hi-RAM
will borrow
Usage Note
Humiram is used when the subject of the sentence is the one performing the act of borrowing an object or money. It is an actor-focus verb that carries a social expectation that the item will be returned to the owner in good condition.
Examples
" Pwede ba akong humiram ng pera? "
Natural Translation
May I borrow some money?
Literal Translation
Can question I to-borrow of money?
" Gusto niyang humiram ng libro mo. "
Natural Translation
He wants to borrow your book.
Literal Translation
Want he to-borrow of book yours.
" Kapag humiram ka ng gamit sa kapitbahay, siguraduhin mong isasauli ito agad at nasa mabuting kalagayan. "
Natural Translation
When you borrow something from a neighbor, make sure to return it right away and in good condition.
Literal Translation
When borrow you of thing from neighbor, make-sure you to-return it immediately and in good condition.
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