From root: lipat
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
naglipat
nag-LI-pat
transferred
Present (Incomplete)
naglilipat
nag-li-LI-pat
is transferring
Future (Contemplated)
maglilipat
mag-li-LI-pat
will transfer
Usage Note
Maglipat is used when an actor initiates the transfer or relocation of objects, people, or digital files from one place to another. It is the standard term for moving to a new house or office and is frequently heard in both professional and domestic contexts.
Examples
" Maglilipat kami bukas. "
Natural Translation
We will move tomorrow.
Literal Translation
Will-transfer we tomorrow.
" Mahirap maglipat ng mabibigat na gamit. "
Natural Translation
It is difficult to transfer heavy items.
Literal Translation
Difficult to transfer heavy items.
" Bago kami maglipat ng bahay, kinailangan naming ibalot nang maigi ang mga babasaging pinggan. "
Natural Translation
Before we moved house, we had to wrap the breakable plates carefully.
Literal Translation
Before we transfer of house, needed we wrap well the breakable plates.
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