From root: hiram
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nanhiram
nan-hi-RAM
borrowed
Present (Incomplete)
nanhihiram
nan-hi-hi-RAM
is borrowing
Future (Contemplated)
manhihiram
man-hi-hi-RAM
will borrow
Usage Note
Manhiram is used when focusing on the person performing the act of borrowing, often implying a general intention to borrow things from others. It is a common actor-focus verb used in daily social interactions to politely request the use of someone else's property.
Examples
" Mahilig siyang manhiram ng pera. "
Natural Translation
He likes to borrow money.
Literal Translation
Fond he to-borrow of money.
" Sila ay madalas manhiram ng gamit. "
Natural Translation
They often borrow things.
Literal Translation
They are frequent to-borrow of things.
" Kahit mayroon na siyang sariling gamit, lagi pa rin siyang nanhihiram sa kapitbahay sa halip na bumili ng sariling kanya. "
Natural Translation
Even though he already has his own things, he still always borrows from the neighbor instead of buying his own.
Literal Translation
Even-though has already he own things, always still he borrowing from neighbor instead of buy of own his.
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