EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
alternately; in turns...
to apply; to place on; to fit together...
to wallow in mud; to trample in mud...
Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.
/pa-ha-LI-li/
FIL: Sa paraang salitan o halinhinan; paggawa ng isang bagay nang may kahalili o kapalit.
EN: alternately; in turns
The rule for sharing the karaoke mic. You sing one song, then I sing one song—that's pahalili. It’s the system for 'bantay' at the hospital, for driving on a long road trip, or for using the one good charger in the house. It’s the foundation of fairness and teamwork, Tagalog-style. Turn-based strategy, but for everyday life.
Often used with "mag-" verbs, e.g., "magpahalili" (to take turns).
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🇵🇭 Nag-usap ang magkapatid na magbantay nang pahalili sa kanilang maysakit na ina.
🇺🇸 The siblings agreed to watch over their sick mother in turns.
🇵🇭 Gawin ninyo ang trabaho nang pahalili para hindi kayo mapagod agad.
🇺🇸 Do the work alternately so you don't get tired quickly.
Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.