Ganti (en. Replacement)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An item used to replace something that is lost or broken.
I need a replacement for the broken part of the machine.
Kailangan ko ng ganti para sa sirang bahagi ng makina.
A second chance or alternative solution.
The replacement is a good option for this problem.
Ang ganti ay isang magandang opsyon sa problemang ito.
A restoration or acquisition of something new in place of something lost.
The replacement of the lost documents has already begun.
Ang ganti ng mga nawawalang dokumento ay sinimulan na.

Etymology

Spanish: 'gante'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give a replacement
to respond or provide a substitute for an action or gesture
magbigay ng ganti

Related Words

exchange
A process of replacing or increasing items.
palitan
substitute
A person or thing that replaces another.
kapalit

Slang Meanings

changing clothes or skin
Marco said he needs to change his shoes because they're old.
Sabi ni Marco, kailangan na niyang ganti yung sapatos niya dahil luma na.
to replace
Ella no longer likes her cellphone, she needs to change it.
Ayaw na ni Ella sa kanyang cellphone, kailangan na niyang ganti ito.
has other choices or options
The alternatives we're considering have diminished because they're too expensive.
Nabawasan yung mga ganti na iniisip namin kasi masyado nang mahal.