Magliwat (en. To change)
/maɡˈli.wat/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of changing something or a state.
He needs to change his plan due to unexpected events.
Kailangang magliwat ng kanyang plano dahil sa hindi inaasahang pangyayari.
The process of shifting from one characteristic to another.
It's hard to change a habit if it's not done properly.
Mahirap magliwat ng ugali kung hindi ito isinasagawa ng maayos.
Adjusting or updating things to make them more suitable.
We should change the design to improve the product.
Dapat tayong magliwat ng disenyo upang mas mapaganda ang produkto.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to change one's mind
Changing a decision or belief.
magliwat ng isip
to change direction
Changing the path or course of a situation.
magliwat ng direksyon
Related Words
change
The process of shifting from one state to another.
pagbabago
transition
The change from one condition to another.
transisyon
Slang Meanings
To tell a lie
Don't lie, I know that's true!
Wag kang magliwat, alam kong totoo 'yan!
To change one's mind or decision
Why did you change your mind? Before you didn't like this idea.
Bakit ka nagliwat? Dati ayaw mo sa ganitong ideya.
To pretend or wear a mask
It seems like you've changed in front of people, you're not yourself anymore.
Parang nagliwat ka sa harap ng mga tao, hindi ka na ikaw.