Saliwan (en. Alternate)

/saliwan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An object serving as an alternative or replacement.

The alternate of the artwork led to a more creative and modern interpretation.

Ang saliwan ng likhang sining ay nagbigay daan sa mas malikhain at modernong interpretasyon.

A version that is similar but with modifications.

We have an alternate for the old document that is easier to understand.

Mayroon tayong saliwan para sa lumang dokumento na mas madaling intindihin.

verb

The act of doing something with an alternative or replacement.

Sometimes you need to alternate your plan to fit the new situation.

Minsan kailangan mong saliwan ang iyong plano upang umangkop sa bagong sitwasyon.

The act of switching the items used in a task or activity.

We can alternate materials for better results.

Maaari tayong mag-saliwan ng mga materyales para sa mas mahusay na resulta.

Derived from the term 'salin' meaning having an alternative version or copy.

alternative options

alternative options or possibilities

mga saliwan

translation

A modification from an original text or idea.

salin

replacement

An item used as a substitute for another.

pamalit

Bonus or extra

This is a bonus for lunch, so let's order dessert!

Saliwan na 'to sa lunch, kaya't umorder na tayo ng dessert!

Not serious or ordinary

The extra activity we’ll do later is just chill!

Ang saliwan na gagawin natin mamaya, chill lang 'yon!