Halili (en. Substitute)

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Meaning & Definition

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noun

A person or thing used as a replacement for another person or thing.

The teacher's substitute is also good at teaching.

Ang halili ng guro ay mahusay din sa pagtuturo.

An alternative option or choice.

An alternative is expected for each solution to the problem.

Inaasahan ang halili sa bawat solusyon sa problema.

be a substitute

to be a replacement or alternative for something or someone

maging halili

substitute teacher

A teacher who fills in for the regular teacher.

haliling guro

Engaging in exchanges with others, often involving favors or benefits.

He acted as a substitute for his friend to get free tickets to the concert.

Naghalili siya sa kanyang kaibigan para makakuha ng libreng tiket sa concert.

Replacing a person or thing, commonly as a solution to a problem.

I'll just substitute for him at work because I need some time to rest.

Halili na lang ako sa kanya sa trabaho kasi kailangan ko ng oras para magpahinga.