From root: upa
Usage Note
Mang-uupa is the formal term for a person who pays rent to a landlord. It is often used in legal documents and formal rental agreements.
Examples
" Bayad na ang mang-uupa. "
Natural Translation
The tenant has already paid.
Literal Translation
Paid already the tenant.
" Darating na ang bagong mang-uupa. "
Natural Translation
The new tenant is arriving.
Literal Translation
Arriving now the new tenant.
" Ayon sa kasunduan, dapat ibalik ng mang-uupa ang yunit sa parehong kondisyon nang umalis siya. "
Natural Translation
According to the agreement, the tenant must return the unit in the same condition when they move out.
Literal Translation
According-to the agreement, should return by-the tenant the unit in same condition when leave he.
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