From root: hiram
Usage Note
Pahiram is a common polite way to ask someone if you can borrow an object. It is often followed by 'ng' and the object name.
Examples
" Pahiram naman ng pera. "
Natural Translation
May I borrow some money?
Literal Translation
Borrow-please (request) of money.
" Pahiram naman ng ballpen. "
Natural Translation
May I borrow a pen?
Literal Translation
Borrow-please (request) of pen.
" Pahiram naman ng charger mo sandali dahil mababa na ang baterya ng telepono ko. "
Natural Translation
May I borrow your charger for a moment because my phone's battery is already low?
Literal Translation
Borrow-please (request) of charger your moment because low already the battery of phone my.
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