Palit (en. Exchange)

/pɑːˈlit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To act in exchanging one thing for another.

We need to replace the old and broken parts of the machine.

Kailangan nating palitan ang luma at sirang bahagi ng makina.

To provide one or more things in exchange for another.

He exchanged his old clothes for new ones.

Nagpalit siya ng kanyang lumang damit para sa bago.

To start with a new thing and let go of the old.

It is necessary to replace skills that are no longer useful.

Kailangang palitan ang mga kasanayang hindi na kapaki-pakinabang.

From the word 'palit' meaning 'to transfer' or 'to exchange'

let's exchange this

Let’s exchange items.

palitan natin ito

he/she has changed

He/She has something new now.

nagpalit na siya

wardrobe change

A process of changing clothes.

palit-suot

change of government

A situation involving changes in the type of government or system.

palit-bansa

Swap or exchange of items, often used in a playful context.

Alright, let's just swap shoes!

Sige, palitan na lang tayo ng sapatos!

To change, typically referring to one's clothing or appearance.

I'll change my clothes because I'm wet.

Palit ako ng damit kasi basa na ako.

To sell something in exchange for another item.

I will swap my old gadgets for a new phone.

Papalitan ko yung lumang gadyets ko ng bagong phone.