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.