lipat
lípat with stress marks
transfer (finance); to move
Usage Note
Lipat is the standard term for transferring funds between bank accounts or digital wallets. It is also commonly used in business and legal contexts to describe the transfer of ownership for assets or properties.
Examples
" Kailangan ko ng lipat ng pera. "
Natural Translation
I need a money transfer.
Literal Translation
Need I of transfer of money.
" Bukas na ang lipat ng aming gamit. "
Natural Translation
The transfer/move of our things is tomorrow.
Literal Translation
Tomorrow already the move of our things.
" Bago aprubahan ang lipat ng pondo, sinusuri muna ng bangko kung tugma ang pangalan sa account. "
Natural Translation
Before approving the transfer of funds, the bank first checks whether the name matches the account.
Literal Translation
Before approve the transfer of funds, checks first by the bank if matches the name to account.
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