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    Halipan (en. Substitute)

    /halɪˈpan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    An item used as a replacement or substitute for another.
    The chef used the substitute in the recipe to make the preparation easier.
    Ginamit ng chef ang halipan sa resipe upang mas mapadali ang paghahanda.
    The name of a person or thing that represents or acts in place of another person or thing.
    The substitute teacher helps the students with their lessons.
    Ang halipan ng guro ay nakatutulong sa mga estudyante sa kanilang mga aralin.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'halip' meaning 'to replace' or 'substitution'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    product substitute
    a product that is used as a replacement for another product
    halipan ng produkto

    Related Words

    substitute
    The word that led to 'halipan', meaning to replace or to take the place.
    halip

    Slang Meanings

    frenemy or a friend with rivalry
    I'm so annoyed with my halipan, sometimes friends, sometimes enemies.
    Sobrang asar ako sa halipan ko, minsan kaibigan, minsan kaaway.
    a person who cannot be trusted
    Don't trust him, he's just a halipan.
    Huwag kang magtitiwala sa kanya, halipan lang 'yan.
    a conversation partner who brings drama
    My halipan always has drama in life.
    Yung halipan ko, lagi na lang may drama sa buhay.