halip
halíp with stress marks
instead
Usage Note
Halip almost always appears in the phrase 'sa halip' (instead of / in place of), functioning as a preposition or adverbial connector. It is common in both formal writing and everyday speech when presenting an alternative.
Examples
" Tubig sa halip na softdrink. "
Natural Translation
Water instead of soda.
Literal Translation
Water instead-of soft-drink.
" Sa halip na lumabas, nag-aral na lang siya. "
Natural Translation
Instead of going out, he/she just studied.
Literal Translation
In-the instead of go-out, studied just he/she.
" Sa halip na magreklamo tungkol sa problema, naghanap siya ng solusyon na makakatulong sa lahat. "
Natural Translation
Instead of complaining about the problem, she looked for a solution that would help everyone.
Literal Translation
Instead of complain about the problem, searched she of solution that will-help to all.
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