palipat-lipat
constantly moving
From root: lipat
Usage Note
Palipat-lipat describes a person or thing that does not stay in one place or position for long.
Examples
" Palipat-lipat siya ng trabaho. "
Natural Translation
He/She keeps changing jobs.
Literal Translation
Constantly-moving he/she of job.
" Ang bata ay palipat-lipat ng upuan. "
Natural Translation
The child is constantly moving seats.
Literal Translation
The child is constantly-moving of seat.
" Dahil palipat-lipat ng tirahan ang pamilya nang bata pa siya, mahirap para sa kaniya ang magkaroon ng matatag na kaibigan. "
Natural Translation
Because the family was constantly moving homes when she was young, it is hard for her to have lasting friends.
Literal Translation
Because constantly-moving of residence the family when young still she, hard for her the to-have of stable friend.
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