salit
sálit with stress marks
arranged alternately; alternating
Usage Note
Salit describes a pattern of alternation — colors, speakers, tasks, or events that follow one after another in turns. It is used in weaving, music, conversation, and scheduling contexts and appears frequently in the compound 'salit-salit' (taking turns, alternating).
Examples
" Salit ang mga kulay. "
Natural Translation
The colors are alternating.
Literal Translation
Alternating the colors.
" Ang mga kulay ay salit. "
Natural Translation
The colors are alternating.
Literal Translation
The colors are alternating.
" Sa paghahabi ng banig, ginagamit ng mga artesano ang salit na pula at puti upang lumikha ng magandang disenyo. "
Natural Translation
In weaving the mat, the artisans use alternating red and white to create a beautiful design.
Literal Translation
In weaving of mat, used by artisans the alternating red and white so-that create of beautiful design.
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