lipas
lipás with stress marks
expired; elapsed
Also means
Lipas can also mean faded or out of style when referring to physical items or fashion trends.
Usage Note
Lipas is commonly used to describe things that are expired or past their prime, like food or old trends, often heard in the phrase 'lipas na.' It also refers to the passage of time, frequently appearing in expressions like 'lumipas ang panahon' (time passed) or 'paglipas ng panahon' (as time goes by).
Examples
" Lipas na ang gatas. "
Natural Translation
The milk is already expired.
Literal Translation
Expired already the milk.
" Sa lipas ng panahon, marami ang nagbago. "
Natural Translation
As time passes, many things have changed.
Literal Translation
In-the passing of time, many changed.
" Sa paglipas ng mga taon, unti-unti naming nakalimutan ang sakit na dulot ng pagkakahiwalay. "
Natural Translation
As the years passed, we slowly forgot the pain caused by the separation.
Literal Translation
In the-passing of the years, little-by-little by-us forgot the pain that caused by the separation.
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