From root: lipas
Usage Note
Palipas-oras refers to an activity done casually just to make the time pass while waiting for something else.
Examples
" Naglalaro ako bilang palipas-oras. "
Natural Translation
I play as a pastime.
Literal Translation
Playing I as pastime.
" Nagbabasa ako ng libro bilang palipas-oras. "
Natural Translation
I read books as a pastime.
Literal Translation
Reading I of book as pastime.
" Habang hinihintay ko ang bus, naglalaro ako sa telepono bilang palipas-oras upang hindi mainip. "
Natural Translation
While I wait for the bus, I play on my phone as a pastime so I won't get bored.
Literal Translation
While waiting I the bus, playing I on phone as pastime so-that not get-bored.
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