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    Pangganti (en. Substitute)

    paŋˈɡanti

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    An item or person that is used as a replacement for another.
    We can find a substitute for the broken part of the machine.
    Mahanap natin ang pangganti para sa nasirang bahagi ng makina.
    A person or thing that can be used when the original is absent or unavailable.
    We need a substitute for the coach while he is away.
    Kailangan natin ng pangganti sa coach habang siya ay wala.
    An alternative used in a particular situation or case.
    The substitutes will help in training new skills.
    Ang mga pangganti ay makakatulong sa pagsasanay ng mga bagong kakayahan.

    Etymology

    From the root 'ganti' which means to reciprocate.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    has a substitute
    has a corresponding replacement or alternative
    may pangganti

    Related Words

    replacement
    The process of exchanging one thing for another.
    pagpapalit
    exchange
    An action of replacing or adjusting one for another.
    palitan

    Slang Meanings

    replacement
    You should start looking for a replacement for your lost item.
    Magsimula ka nang maghanap ng pangganti sa nawalang gamit mo.
    substitute
    Her new phone is a substitute for the old unit that broke.
    Yung bagong phone niya ay pangganti sa lumang unit na nasira.
    third wheel
    I feel like a third wheel between you two, I'm always just here!
    Parang pangganti ako sa inyong dalawa, lagi na lang akong here!
    backup
    You need a backup for emergency situations.
    Kailangan mo ng pangganti para sa mga emergency situations.