Hahalili (en. Substitute)

ha-ha-li-li

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person or thing that replaces another.
There will be a substitute for him in his job when he leaves.
May hahalili na siya sa kanyang trabaho kapag siya ay umalis.
Anyone who can take a position or fulfill a role.
We need a substitute teacher while she is studying.
Kailangan natin ng hahalili sa guro habang siya ay nag-aaral.

Etymology

From the word 'hali' which means 'to replace'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Are you going to take over?
Will you replace?
Hahalili ka ba?

Related Words

alternate
Refers to alternative replacements.
halili

Slang Meanings

wow
Hahalili, your outfit is so beautiful, wow!
Hahalili, ang ganda ng outfit mo, brabe!
let's go
Come on, let's go, time's running out!
Hahalili na tayo, ubos na ang oras!
just relax
Hahalili, let's just chill here, just relax.
Hahalili, chill lang tayo dito, relax lang.