sakali

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Sundanese[edit]

Adverb[edit]

sakali

  1. once
  2. one time
  3. for the first time
  4. (all) at once
  5. at the same time

Tagalog[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Possibly borrowed from Malay sekali, derived from Sanskrit काल (kāla, “time”). Also possibly from Sanskrit सह (saha, “along with”) +‎ Sanskrit काल (kāla, “time”).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /saˈkaliʔ/, [sɐˈxa.lɪʔ]

  • IPA(key): /saˈkaleʔ/, [sɐˈxa.lɛʔ] (colloquial)
  • Hyphenation: sa‧ka‧li

Adverb[edit]

sakalì (Baybayin spelling ᜐᜃᜎᜒ)

  1. in case; if by chance; perchance (usually after kung or baka)
    Magdala ka ng payong kung sakali'y umulan.
    Bring an umbrella in case it rains.
  2. maybe; perhaps; possibly
    Synonyms: baka, marahil

Derived terms[edit]

Further reading[edit]

  • “sakali”, in Pambansang Diksiyonaryo | Diksiyonaryo.ph, Manila, 2018

Anagrams[edit]

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