Ipalako (en. To hand over)
/iˈpalako/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To give or pass something to another person.
The teacher will hand over the projects to her students.
Ang guro ay ipalako ang mga proyekto sa kanyang mga estudyante.
The act of giving or handing over something.
Hand over this letter to him.
Ipalako mo sa kanya ang sulat na ito.
To offer or provide help or service.
Offer your skills to others.
Ipalako mo ang iyong mga kasanayan sa iba.
Etymology
Root word: 'palako' meaning 'offering' or 'to give' from the word 'pala' related to nature.
Common Phrases and Expressions
hand over the idea
Offer an idea to another person.
ipalako ang ideya
offer support
To provide support or help to someone.
ipalako ang suporta
Related Words
to strengthen
The act of strengthening or building capacity.
palakasin
to hand over
The act of passing or handing over.
palakaw
Slang Meanings
Pass or give
Pass that assignment of yours to your friends so you can get some ideas.
Ipalako mo na 'yang assignment mo sa tropa mo para magka-idea ka.
Trade or barter
When she bought a new cellphone, she thought of trading her old phone.
Nang bumili siya ng bagong cellphone, inisip niyang ipalako ang luma niyang phone.
A way to get rid of belongings
If you have items you no longer need, it's better to just sell them.
Kapag wala ka nang gamit na kailangan, mas mabuting ipalako na lang.