kahalili
kahalíli with stress marks
alternate
Usage Note
Kahalili means a substitute, replacement, or successor — someone or something that takes another's place. It is used in organizational contexts to refer to a deputy or acting officer, in grammar to refer to substitute words, and in everyday speech when discussing replacements for goods or people. The prefix 'ka-' here implies a co-participant or counterpart.
Examples
" Siya ang kahalili ko bukas. "
Natural Translation
He is my replacement tomorrow.
Literal Translation
He the replacement my tomorrow.
" Ang kanyang kahalili ay hinirang ng Pangulo. "
Natural Translation
His/Her replacement was appointed by the President.
Literal Translation
The his/her replacement was appointed of-the President.
" Nang magretiro ang matagal nang pinuno, hinanap kaagad ang isang karapat-dapat na kahalili na magpapatuloy ng kanyang mga programa. "
Natural Translation
When the long-serving leader retired, a worthy successor who would continue his programs was immediately sought.
Literal Translation
When retired the long already leader, sought immediately the one worthy that successor that will-continue of his programs.
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