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    Palawitin (en. To extend)

    /pa-la-wi-tin/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    To lengthen or extend something.
    Lengthen the rope so it can be reached easily.
    Ipalawitin mo ang lubid upang mas madali itong maabot.
    When it comes to time, day, or season, make it longer.
    He wants to extend his vacation abroad.
    Nais nyang palawitin ang kanyang bakasyon sa ibang bansa.
    Extend the duration or validity of something.
    Extend the contract until next year.
    Palawitin ang kontrata hanggang sa susunod na taon.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'palawit', meaning 'extended' or 'reached', with an added prefix.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    extend the time
    Make the time longer for an activity.
    palawitin ang oras
    extend the vacation
    Add length to the vacation.
    palawitin ang bakasyon

    Related Words

    extended
    Something that has the form of an extended or elongated part.
    palawit
    lengthening
    The process of making something longer or adding to its length.
    pahaba

    Slang Meanings

    be true to yourself
    Just keep it real in your perspective on life, you can't handle everything.
    Palawitin mo na lang ang tingin mo sa buhay, hindi lahat kakayanin mo.
    be strong
    You need to toughen up your spirit to overcome this challenge.
    Kailangan mong palawitin ang diwa mo para malagpasan ang pagsubok na ito.
    be resilient
    You should broaden your mind for the possible things that may happen in the future.
    Dapat palawitin ang isip mo sa mga posibleng mangyari sa hinaharap.