Panghalili (en. Substitute)

/paŋhalili/

Synonyms

a substitute or replacement for something

If you don't have money, you can use a substitute that's cheaper.

Kung wala kang pera, puwede kang gumamit ng panghalili na mas mura.

someone who can be left behind if there's a better option

He's just my backup, he's not the one I really want to be with.

Siya lang yung panghalili ko, hindi siya yung gusto kong makasama.

a fallback or second choice

I just accepted the backup because I had no other choice.

Tinanggap ko na lang yung panghalili, kasi wala na akong ibang choice.