Paghalikwat (en. Transference)

pag-ha-li-kwaht

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of moving or transferring something from one location to another.
The transference of office equipment took a week.
Ang paghalikwat ng mga kagamitan sa opisina ay umabot ng isang linggo.
The act of removing something from its previous location.
There needs to be a transfer of furniture before the house painting.
Kailangan ng paghalikwat ng mga kasangkapan bago ang pagpintura ng bahay.
verb
The action of moving or transferring items.
She transferred documents on her desk.
Nagpaghalikwat siya ng mga dokumento sa kanyang mesa.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'halikwat', meaning to transfer or remove something from one place to another.

Common Phrases and Expressions

transfer of equipment
the process of moving equipment from one place to another
paghalikwat ng mga kagamitan

Related Words

transfer
The act of moving from one location.
halikwat
move
The action of changing the location of something.
lipat

Slang Meanings

wonder or confusion
Why is there confusion in what he is saying? He seems lost.
Bakit may paghalikwat sa kanyang mga sinasabi? Mukhang nalilito na siya.
crazy or shocking
There are so many twists in her story, I feel like I'm seeing things!
Ang dami ng paghalikwat sa kanyang kwento, para akong namamalikmata!
unclear
His plans are full of confusion, I don’t know what to do anymore.
Ang mga plano niya ay puno ng paghalikwat, hindi ko na alam kung anong gagawin.