Iliwat (en. Transfer)

/i'liwat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Perform the action of moving from one place to another.
Transfer the items to the new house.
Iliwat mo ang mga bagay sa bagong bahay.
Change or shift the form or position of something.
Shift his attention to something else.
Iliwat ang kanyang atensyon sa ibang bagay.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'liwat' meaning 'to transfer' or 'to change location.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

transfer the documents
Move the documents from one person or place to another.
iliwat ang mga dokumento

Related Words

transfer
This term means 'to move' or 'to change location' and is used as a root for 'iliwat.'
liwat

Slang Meanings

move or leave behind
Move your stuff to the new house already!
Iliwat mo na yung mga gamit sa bagong bahay!
to keep transferring
Stop moving houses, just get used to it!
Huwag ka nang mag-iliwat ng bahay, sanayan mo na yan!
to exit or leave
You should dip, I already moved to Glasgow!
Iliwat ka na, lumipat na ako sa Glasgow!