halinhinan
halinhínán with stress marks
alternate; taking turns
Usage Note
Halinhinan describes a pattern of alternating or rotating responsibilities, tasks, or roles. It is used in work schedules, group activities, and formal descriptions of rotation systems. Derived from 'halinhin' (to alternate/replace).
Examples
" Halinhinan ang trabaho namin. "
Natural Translation
We take turns at work.
Literal Translation
Alternating the work our.
" Halinhinan ang trabaho ng mga gwardiya sa gabi. "
Natural Translation
The guards take turns working at night.
Literal Translation
Alternating the work of-the guards at-night.
" Para patas ang lahat, halinhinan ang pagluluto ng mga kasama sa bahay tuwing katapusan ng linggo. "
Natural Translation
So that it is fair to everyone, the housemates take turns cooking every weekend.
Literal Translation
So-that fair the all, alternating the cooking of the companions in house every end of week.
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