Palitan (en. Exchange)
/pali'tan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of exchanging one thing for another.
We need to replace the old tire of the car.
Kailangan nating palitan ang lumang gulong ng sasakyan.
The act of giving or receiving in return.
He decided to exchange his clothes for a new design.
Nagpasya siyang palitan ang kanyang damit sa isang bagong disenyo.
The action of having an exchange or swap.
We exchanged ideas about the project.
Nagpalitan kami ng mga ideya tungkol sa proyekto.
Common Phrases and Expressions
gift exchange
The process of exchanging gifts on an occasion.
palitan ng regalo
exchange of ideas
The process of discussing and exchanging opinions.
palitan ng ideya
Related Words
substitute
Something received as a replacement for another.
kapalit
swap
An action of exchanging one for another.
palit
Slang Meanings
swapping or exchanging items or services
We need to swap out the old furniture in the house.
Kailangan na nating palitan yung mga lumang furniture sa bahay.
to trade or score a partner
Just trade me for your crush, you don’t even like him.
Palitan mo na lang ako sa crush mo, hindi mo naman siya bet.
changing the subject or topic
Wow, let's just change the topic, this is getting boring!
Grabe, palitan na lang natin ang topic, nakakainip na 'to!