Magsalisi (en. To exchange)

/maɡsalisi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action referring to the exchange of one thing for another.
Let’s exchange places for our project.
Magsalisi tayo ng lugar para sa ating proyekto.
Refers to changing the condition or state of something.
Change your strategy if this isn’t working.
Magsalisi ka ng diskarte kung hindi ito umuubra.
Changing one’s mind or opinion about a situation.
He often changes his mind when many insist that he should change.
Madalas siyang magsalisi kapag madami na ang nagpipilit na magbago siya.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'salisi' which means 'to exchange' or 'to change.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

exchange of items
to exchange items or equipment
magsalisi ng gamit
exchange of ideas
to provide a new or different idea
magsalisi ng ideya

Related Words

exchange
Meaning exchange or change.
salisi
to exchange
The process of exchanging one thing for another.
palitan

Slang Meanings

To give or to swap something.
Bro, can you swap clothes, it's too hot here.
Bro, magsalisi ka nga ng damit, masyadong mainit dito.
To exchange things with friends.
Let's swap toys later at Mark's house.
Magsalisi tayo ng mga laruan mamaya sa bahay ni Mark.
To start something new or with a new idea.
Let's change our plan; it feels dead now.
Magsalisi na tayo ng plano, parang hindi na nakakabuhay 'to.