From root: hiram
Usage Note
Mahiram describes an item that is available or permitted to be borrowed by others.
Examples
" Mahiram ba ang aklat na ito? "
Natural Translation
Is this book borrowable?
Literal Translation
Borrowable question the book that this?
" Hindi mahiram ang gamit niya. "
Natural Translation
His/Her things are not borrowable.
Literal Translation
Not borrowable the thing his/her.
" Mahiram naman ang mga lumang kasangkapan sa bodega, ngunit kailangan mong ibalik ang mga ito sa loob ng isang linggo. "
Natural Translation
The old tools in the storeroom are borrowable, but you need to return them within one week.
Literal Translation
Borrowable indeed the old tools on storeroom, but need you-to return the these on inside of one week.
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