From root: hiram
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ipinahiram
i-pi-na-hi-RAM
lent
Present (Incomplete)
ipinapahiram
i-pi-na-pa-hi-RAM
is lending
Future (Contemplated)
ipapahiram
i-pa-pa-hi-RAM
will lend
Usage Note
Ipahiram is used when the focus of the sentence is the specific object being lent to another person. It is commonly used in both casual and formal contexts when letting someone borrow an item with the expectation that it will be returned.
Examples
" Ipahiram mo sa akin ang lapis. "
Natural Translation
Lend me the pencil.
Literal Translation
Lend you to me the pencil.
" Mahirap ipahiram ang paboritong libro. "
Natural Translation
It is hard to lend the favorite book.
Literal Translation
Hard lend the favorite book.
" Ayaw niyang ipahiram ang kotse niya dahil natatakot siyang baka may masira o maaksidente. "
Natural Translation
He doesn't want to lend his car because he's afraid something might break or an accident might happen.
Literal Translation
Dislike he lend the car his because afraid he maybe have break or accident.
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