Filipino Word - Albor

Have you ever heard paalbor? No worries. The person just wants to borrow whatever it is that you have.

What does albor mean? The root word albor is a Filipino slang word that means "borrow." The Filipino word usually used is "hiram."

To let someone know you're going to borrow whatever it is you want to borrow, say "Pahiram," or "Pahiram nito," which translates to "I'll borrow this."

If you want to be a little bit more formal, a little closer the the English, "Can I borrow this?" You know when you want a go signal that it is ok with the owner, " Pwedeng pahiram nito?" Oh yes, example with the Filipino slang word paalbor, "Pwedeng paalbor nito?"

Read more Filipino slang words on my hub "20 Tagalog Slang Words For Every Use" 

Most used Filipino slang words used are also covered here on my YouTube video lesson. Learn all about these and practice proper pronunciation with the video.