Lumipat (en. Move)

lu-mipat

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Moving from one place to another.
We moved to a new home last week.
Lumipat kami sa bagong tahanan noong nakaraang linggo.
Change of residence or location.
He wants to move to another country for better opportunities.
Nais niyang lumipat sa ibang bansa para sa mas magandang pagkakataon.
Transfer of items or belongings from one place to another.
It’s hard to move furniture without help.
Mahirap ang lumipat ng mga kasangkapan kapag walang tulong.

Etymology

derived from the root word 'lipat' which means to transfer or to move.

Common Phrases and Expressions

move house
moving from one residence to another.
lumipat ng bahay
switch jobs
moving from one company to another.
lumipat ng trabaho

Related Words

transfer
Root word meaning to transfer or move.
lipat

Slang Meanings

To go home or move to another place, usually accompanied by excitement.
Let's move to the new house, it's fun!
Lipat tayo sa bagong bahay, ang saya!
To switch or exchange things.
You should switch to a different brand of shampoo, this one's better.
Lipat ka na ng ibang brand ng shampoo, mas okay 'to.
To shift to another group or community.
I'm switching to another gang, they're cool.
Lipat na ako sa ibang gang, mga cool sila.