Palipasin (en. To let pass)
pah-lee-pah-sin
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The passage of time or opportunity.
Just let the time pass, the right opportunity will come.
Palipasin mo na ang oras, darating din ang tamang pagkakataon.
Allowing someone to pass or not stopping them.
Let the people in line pass so others won't get angry.
Palipasin mo na ang mga tao sa pila para hindi magalit ang iba.
Performing a feeling or opportunity that does not lead to action.
Just let the misunderstandings pass; what is needed is a conversation.
Palipasin na lang ang mga di pagkakaintindihan; usapan na lang ang kailangan.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'lipas', meaning to pass or to elapse.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Let time pass
To wait or continue while time goes by.
Palipasin ang panahon
Let fear pass
To not pay attention to fear or worry.
Palipasin ang takot
Related Words
lapsed
Means elapsed time or opportunity.
lipas
passed
Means passing by or going through a place.
dumaan
Slang Meanings
To let time pass.
Why don't you just let the day pass inside the house?
Bakit di mo na lang palipasin ang araw sa loob ng bahay?
Doing nothing or wasting time.
It seems like Daniel is just passing time on his phone.
Para bang palipasin na lang ni Daniel ang oras sa pagse-cellphone.