Magsaliw (en. To switch)

/mægˈsaliw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To make a change from one thing to another.

Switch your attention to more important things.

Magsaliw ka ng iyong atensyon sa mas mahahalagang bagay.

To change position or form.

You need to switch the furniture in the room.

Kailangang magsaliw ng mga kasangkapan sa silid.

To change a translation or representation.

The project switched their presentation to a more modern one.

Ang proyekto ay nagsalaan ng kanilang presentasyon sa isang mas makabago.

Originates from the word saliw, meaning a shift from one situation to another.

switch pace

Transitioning from one pace to a faster or slower one.

magsaliw ng takbo

switching ideas

Exchanging or alternating ideas or opinions in a discussion.

magsaliw ng mga ideya

translation

The process of changing language from one to another.

salin

exchange

The act of receiving one or more things at one time.

salitan

To start or move forward with something.

You need to magsaliw on our project, we can’t afford to procrastinate anymore.

Magsaliw ka na sa project natin, hindi na tayo puwede magpatumpik-tumpik pa.

To take over or step in for someone else's task.

Go on, magsaliw to her duties while she's away.

Sige na, magsaliw ka na sa duties niya habang wala siya.

To start a new relationship or friendship.

Wait, did you guys magsaliw? You look happy!

Teka, nagsaliw ba kayo? Mukha kayong masaya!