Ipalit (en. Replace)

i-palit

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of replacing one thing with another.
Replace the old tire with the new one.
Ipalit mo ang lumang gulong sa bago.
The process of replacing a person or thing to fill a position.
We need to replace the slain leader.
Kailangan nating ipalit ang napaslang na lider.
Finding a replacement for a lost or damaged item.
He searched for a replacement for his lost pet.
Naghanap siya ng ipalit sa kanyang nawalang alaga.

Etymology

from the root word 'palit', meaning 'to exchange' or 'to place in the position of another'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

replace it with me
give or exchange it with me.
ipalit mo sa akin

Related Words

exchange
The process of swapping one thing for another.
palit
replacement
An item used as a substitute for another item.
kapalit

Slang Meanings

Transfer or exchange something
Just swap your old shoes for the new design.
Ipalit mo na lang 'yang lumang sapatos mo sa bagong design.
Use something as a substitute
I have no money, so I'll just exchange my service.
Wala na akong pera, kaya ipalit ko na lang ang serbisyo ko.
Switch friends or companions
If you don't like your companion anymore, just replace them.
Kung di mo na gusto 'yang kasama mo, ipalit mo na lang siya.