Ipagpalit (en. Exchange)
/i.paɡˈpal.it/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To perform an exchange of one thing or person for another.
He exchanged his old phone for a new model.
Ipinagpalit niya ang kanyang lumang telepono sa bagong modelo.
To trade one thing for another.
He wants to exchange his rice for sugar.
Nais niyang ipagpalit ang kanyang bigas para sa asukal.
To shift from one person or thing to another.
Because of the opportunity, I swapped my ticket with a friend.
Dahil sa pagkakataon, ipinagpalit ko ang aking tiket sa isang kaibigan.
Etymology
Root word: palit from Spanish: 'cambio'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
swap perspectives
to give a chance to another perspective or opinion.
ipagpalit ang pananaw
return a favor
to repay kindness or help to another person.
ipagpalit ang pabor
Related Words
swap
The root word of 'ipagpalit' that means 'to perform an exchange.'
palit
trade
A process of exchanging goods for money.
tinda
Slang Meanings
to exchange or trade one thing for another
Hey, he already sold his old PSP game and then exchanged it for a new cellphone.
Kumusta, ibinenta na niya yung lumang laro niyang PSP, sabay ipagpalit sa bagong cellphone.
to leave one person for another
Wow, he chose to leave me for his classmate.
Grabe, pinili niyang ipagpalit ako sa kaklase niya.
to do something you don't like for the benefit of others
Sometimes, you have to give up your own time to help them out.
Minsan, kailangan mong ipagpalit ang sarili mong oras para makatulong sa kanila.