From root: lipat
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
lumipat
lu-MI-pat
moved
Present (Incomplete)
lumilipat
lu-mi-LI-pat
is moving
Future (Contemplated)
lilipat
li-LI-pat
will move
Usage Note
Lumipat is used when a person changes their residence, transfers to another school or job, or physically moves from one spot to another. It focuses on the actor's relocation and is the standard term for moving to a new house or apartment.
Examples
" Lumipat kami ng bahay. "
Natural Translation
We moved houses.
Literal Translation
Moved we of house.
" Kailangan naming lumipat ng bahay. "
Natural Translation
We need to move houses.
Literal Translation
Need we to move house.
" Pagkatapos ng ilang taon sa lungsod, nagpasya silang lumipat sa probinsya para makahinga at mamuhay nang mas tahimik. "
Natural Translation
After a few years in the city, they decided to move to the province to breathe and live a quieter life.
Literal Translation
After of some years in city, decided they move to province to breathe and live more quietly.
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