From root: hiram
Usage Note
Manghihiram is the general term for a person who borrows something from another party.
Examples
" Walang manghihiram ng pera. "
Natural Translation
No one will borrow money.
Literal Translation
None borrower of money.
" May manghihiram ba ng libro? "
Natural Translation
Is there anyone who will borrow a book?
Literal Translation
Is-there borrower of book?
" Kapag may manghihiram ng iyong gamit, mabuting itala kung kailan ito ibabalik upang maiwasan ang anumang gusot. "
Natural Translation
When someone borrows your things, it's good to note when it will be returned to avoid any trouble.
Literal Translation
When there-is borrower of your thing, good to-note when it will-be-returned so-that avoided the any trouble.
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