EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
One for each; one apiece...
to put inside; to let in; to enroll...
to speed up (together); to go fast...
Pang-uri
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/tig-i-SA/
FIL: Nangangahulugang mayroong isa para sa bawat miyembro ng isang pangkat.
EN: One for each; one apiece
The rule when the food is *saktong-sakto lang*. When your mom brings home Jollibee Chickenjoy and says "Tig-isa lang ha," you know there's no room for negotiation or asking for a second piece. It's the ultimate test of self-control.
From "tig-" (prefix for distribution) + "isa" (one).
Denotes a strict one-to-one distribution.
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🇵🇭 Binigyan kami ng aming lola ng tig-isang mansanas.
🇺🇸 Our grandmother gave us one apple each.
🇵🇭 Okay, class, tig-isa lang ang coupon para sa free ice cream.
🇺🇸 Okay, class, only one for each for the free ice cream coupons.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.