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    Magkahalili (en. Alternately)

    mag-ka-ha-li-li

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    Verb indicating the performance of an exchange or alternation.
    They conducted alternating studies on different subjects.
    Nagsagawa sila ng magkahaliling pag-aaral sa iba't ibang paksa.
    Refers to the process of switching or changing.
    The alternating distribution system helped speed up the process.
    Ang magkahaliling sistema ng pamamahagi ay nakatulong sa pagpapabilis ng proseso.
    Demonstrates behavior that involves alternating actions.
    They alternately cared for the animals when they were away.
    Sila ay magkahaliling nag-aalaga sa mga hayop nang sila ay wala.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'halili' meaning 'to alternate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    alternate sacrifice
    A process that requires sacrifices at different times.
    magkahaliling sakripisyo
    alternative service
    A system of providing service that offers alternative assistance.
    magkahaliling paglilingkod

    Related Words

    substitute
    A term referring to exchange or substitution.
    halili

    Slang Meanings

    take turns
    We should alternate on the way home to make it faster.
    Dapat tayong magkahalili sa pag-uwi para mas mabilis tayo.
    replacement
    They alternated in doing the project because Janelle's schedule was full.
    Naging magkahalili sila sa paggawa ng proyekto dahil puno ang schedule ni Janelle.
    substitute or stand-in
    The substitutes in the team have high scores in basketball.
    Yung mga magkahalili sa team ay mataas ang score sa basketball.