Lilipan (en. To migrate)

/liˈlipan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The act of moving from one place to another.

We will migrate to Manila next month.

Lilipan kami sa Maynila sa susunod na buwan.

Change of residence or location.

Their migration is due to better job opportunities.

Ang kanilang lilipan ay dahil sa mas magandang oportunidad sa trabaho.

Transition from one state or condition to another.

She will transition from being a student to a professional life.

Lilipan siya mula sa pagiging estudyante patungo sa isang propesyonal na buhay.

Tagalog, derived from the word 'lipat' meaning 'to transfer' to another place.

moving house

the process of moving from one residence to another.

lilipat bahay

transfer

The complete process of moving from one place to another.

lipat

migration

Movement of people from one place to another, often due to economic or political reasons.

migrasyon

To leave or depart from a place out of fear or concern.

As soon as she yelled 'Mary Jane!', I quickly fled to another room.

Pagsigaw niya ng 'Mary Jane!' agad akong lilipan sa hiwalay na silid.

To leave quickly, pretending to avoid trouble.

When he saw they were out of budget, he just skedaddled without saying goodbye.

Nang makita niyang wala na silang budget, lilipan na lang siya ng hindi nagpaalam.