Papalitan (en. To be replaced)
pa-pa-li-tan
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A form of verb that refers to the action of changing or exchanging one thing for another.
The damaged parts of the machine will be replaced with new ones.
Ang mga sira na bahagi ng makina ay papalitan ng bago.
The process of making a change from one thing to another.
He announced that his car will be replaced next month.
Ipinahayag niya na ang kanyang sasakyan ay papalitan sa susunod na buwan.
Replacing a person or thing in a specific position or role.
The teacher will be replaced by a newer teacher in the school.
Ang guro ay papalitan ng isang mas bagong guro sa paaralan.
Etymology
from the root word 'palit' meaning 'to change' or 'to exchange'
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be replaced with something new
to be replaced with something new
papaltaan ng bago
Related Words
exchange
A verb meaning to change or replace something with another.
palitan
removal
The process of eliminating or nullifying something.
pagtatanggal
Slang Meanings
to exchange or swap something
I will just replace my old cellphone with a new one.
Papalitan ko na lang yung lumang cellphone ko ng bago.
to disregard or not accept a situation
We should replace this situation with a better plan.
Dapat natin papalitan ang sitwasyong ito ng mas magandang plano.
to have another person or thing replace the current one
He will be replaced by a new director next month.
Papalitan na siya ng bagong director sa susunod na buwan.