Paglipas (en. Passing)

/paɡˈlipas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of transitioning from one state to another.
The passing of time brings change.
Ang paglipas ng panahon ay nagdadala ng pagbabago.
The closing or ending of a period or event.
In the passing of the year, he learned many lessons.
Sa paglipas ng taon, natutunan niya ang maraming aral.
The flow or passage of time.
Time seems to pass quickly when you are happy.
Mabilis ang paglipas ng oras kapag ikaw ay masaya.

Common Phrases and Expressions

As time passes
As time goes by; in the course of time.
Sa paglipas ng panahon
Passing of time
The awareness of the passage of time or the flow of time.
Paglipas ng oras

Related Words

lapsed
Means 'absent' or 'gone,' often used in relation to passing.
lipas
time
Means 'time' or 'period' and is related to the idea of passing.
panahon

Slang Meanings

passing of time
I wanted to leave already, but it feels like the passing of time is so slow.
Gusto ko na sanang umalis, pero parang ang tagal ng paglipas ng oras.
overcoming a situation
It took a while to get over some problems.
Matagal bago nakapagpaglipas ng ilang problema.
turning away
As the days went by, I gradually forgot about him.
Sa paglipas ng mga araw, unti-unti kong nalimutan siya.