Pulihan (en. Replacement)
pu-li-han
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person or thing used as a substitute for another.
The replacement for the broken glass is a new glass.
Ang pulihan ng basag na salamin ay isang bagong salamin.
The process of replacing something.
The replacement of old or broken equipment is necessary to maintain cleanliness.
Ang pulihan ng mga luma o sirang kagamitan ay kinakailangan upang mapanatili ang kalinisan.
Meaning the transfer to something more suitable or better.
The job replacement brought him a higher salary.
Ang pulihan ng trabaho ay nagdala sa kanya ng mas mataas na sahod.
Common Phrases and Expressions
replacement person
a person who substitutes another in a role or position
pulihan ng tao
equipment replacement
the process of replacing broken equipment
pulihan ng mga kagamitan
Related Words
exchange
An act of replacing one thing with another.
palitan
substitute
A person or thing used as a balancing replacement.
kapalit
Slang Meanings
supply or replacement
I need a replacement for the laptop I broke.
Kailangan ko ng pulihan para sa laptop na nasira ko.
to speak or say directly
You know, you're annoying, but just tell me outright if you want to be mad.
Ikaw ba, nakakaasar ka, pero naman, pulihan mo na lang ako kung gusto mo magalit.
choice or hangout
Let's hang out at the spot after class, we'll have fun!
Dito tayo sa pulihan pagkatapos ng klase, enjoy tayo!