EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to alternate; to cause to take turns...
stone barrier; stone wall...
large wash basin; tub...
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.
/pag-sa-li-SI-hin/
FIL: Ayusin o gawin sa paraang naghahalinhinan o salit-salitan ang dalawa o higit pang bagay o tao.
EN: to alternate; to cause to take turns
This is what you do with your kids to stop them from fighting over the iPad: 'Okay, 15 minutes ka, tapos 15 minutes siya. `Pagsalisihin` n'yo 'yan!' It's the official verb for 'mag-turnuhan kayo.' It can also mean to make things happen alternately, like work and rest days in a BPO agent's shifting schedule.
From `pag-` + `salisi` (alternate) + `-hin` (verb suffix).
ROOT MEANING: alternating, not simultaneous
This usage of `salisi` is about alternation or taking turns, distinct from the more common 'acting in absence' meaning. Context determines the meaning.
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🇵🇭 Kailangang pagsalisihin ang pag-inom ng gamot at pagkain.
🇺🇸 It's necessary to alternate taking medicine and eating.
🇵🇭 Sinabi ng nanay na pagsalisihin na lang nila ang paggamit ng bisikleta.
🇺🇸 The mother said that they should just take turns using the bicycle.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.