EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to consider, to take into account...
fearless; not nervous; calm...
doesn't match; unsuitable; incongruous...
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/i-sa-a-lang-A-lang/
FIL: Ang masusing pag-iisip o pagbibigay-pansin sa isang bagay, ideya, o damdamin ng iba bago gumawa ng desisyon o aksyon.
EN: to consider, to take into account
This is the corporate email equivalent of 'Think before you click.' It's what your boss tells you when you're about to make a risky move. 'Please **isaalang-alang** the budget.' It’s also what you whisper to yourself when you're about to buy something on Shopee but you remember you have bills to pay. 'Kailangan kong **isaalang-alang** ang aking future.'
From 'isa' (to make one with/put into) and 'alang-alang' (sake, consideration).
ROOT MEANING: consideration; respect; sake
A formal and important verb in decision-making contexts. Often translated as 'to consider' but carries a heavier weight of 'for the sake of'.
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🇵🇭 Dapat nating isaalang-alang ang kapakanan ng lahat bago magpasya.
🇺🇸 We must consider the welfare of everyone before deciding.
🇵🇭 Pakiusap, isaalang-alang mo ang aking mungkahi.
🇺🇸 Please, take into account my suggestion.
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