Mapalitan (en. Be replaced)

/ma.pa.li.tan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of exchanging or substituting one thing or person for another.
The old furniture can be replaced with new ones.
Maaaring mapalitan ang mga lumang kasangkapan ng bago.
Providing another option or alternative for something.
The old system can be replaced with a more modern one.
Ang lumang sistema ay maaaring mapalitan ng mas makabago.
Making a change to something.
The broken parts of the machine need to be replaced.
Ang mga sirang bahagi ng makina ay kailangang mapalitan.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'palit' meaning 'exchange' or 'replace'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be replaced by a version
making a change to a version of a product or service
mapalitan ng bersyon
to be replaced by a system
replacing an old system with another system
mapalitan ng sistema

Related Words

exchange
The process of swapping or replacing items.
palitan
substitute
An item that can be used as a replacement for another item.
pamalit

Slang Meanings

switch followers or viewers
Let's just switch to other fans.
Mapalitan na lang tayo ng iba pang mga fan.
change one's mind or decision
He might switch to another group in the end.
Baka mapalitan siya sa huli ng ibang grupo.
to trade or exchange
Do you want to swap our stickers?
Gusto mo bang mapalitan ang mga stickers natin?