From root: lipat
Usage Note
Lipatan refers to a designated area or station where transfers or moving of goods occurs.
Examples
" Malayo ang lipatan ng tren. "
Natural Translation
The train transfer station is far.
Literal Translation
Far the place-of-transfer of train.
" Saan ang lipatan ng bus? "
Natural Translation
Where is the bus transfer station?
Literal Translation
Where the place-of-transfer of bus?
" Sa abalang lipatan ng mga pasahero, kailangan mong mag-ingat sa iyong gamit upang hindi ito mawala o manakaw. "
Natural Translation
At the busy passenger transfer station, you need to watch your belongings so they don't get lost or stolen.
Literal Translation
At busy place-of-transfer of plural passenger, need you be-careful with your things so-that not it lost or stolen.
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