EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
just in case; if ever...
tea (gossip)...
That's the tea; That's the gossip....
Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.
/SA-ka-sa-KA-li/
FIL: Ginagamit upang ipahayag ang isang posibleng mangyari o bilang pag-iingat sa isang bagay na hindi tiyak.
EN: just in case; if ever
This is the official word for your "what if" scenarios with your crush. It's also your mom's favorite phrase when she makes you bring an umbrella on a sunny day. "Magdala ka ng extra face mask, saka-sakali." It's the ultimate 'just in case' contingency planning.
From 'saka' (and then) + 'sakali' (in case).
ROOT MEANING: in case; if ever; perchance
Often used at the beginning of a clause to introduce a hypothetical situation. Interchangeable with 'sakali'. The 'saka-' adds a slight emphasis on 'and then, if...'.
🇵🇭 Mag-ipon ka ng pera, saka-sakali magkaroon ng emergency.
🇺🇸 Save money, just in case an emergency happens.
🇵🇭 Dalhin mo ang resibo, saka-sakali kailanganing palitan ang binili mo.
🇺🇸 Bring the receipt, if ever you need to exchange what you bought.
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Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.