Makalipat (en. Transfer)
/ma.ka.'li.pat/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
Means to move something from one place to another.
You can transfer the items to the new house tomorrow.
Makalipat ka ng mga gamit sa bagong bahay bukas.
To cause something to move or be transferred.
You should transfer your information to another device.
Dapat mo makalipat ang iyong impormasyon sa ibang device.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'lipat' meaning 'to transfer' or 'to move'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
transferring to another home
to change residence or move to a new house
makalipat sa ibang tahanan
to change jobs
to move to another job or profession
makalipat ng trabaho
Related Words
move
This word means to transfer or reduce from one place.
lipat
Slang Meanings
to change one's mind or decision
Oh no, it seems like Sarah is going to switch to another university. She doesn't like her current school anymore.
Naku, parang makalipat na si Sarah sa ibang unibersidad. Ayaw na niya sa current na school niya.
to move to a different place or home
It looks like we're going to move to another house because we can't afford the rent here anymore.
Mukhang makalipat na kami sa ibang bahay kasi hindi na kaya ng renta dito.