Bakasakali (en. Perhaps)

ba-ka-sa-ka-li

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An expression of possibility or hope about an event.

Perhaps he will come to the celebration.

Bakasakali ay darating siya sa pagdiriwang.

Used to convey an expected event that is uncertain.

Perhaps he will pass the exam even though he didn't study.

Bakasakali makakapasa siya sa pagsusulit kahit na hindi nag-aral.

Expresses hope despite uncertainty.

Perhaps we will see a good result from the project.

Bakasakali ay makikita natin ang magandang resulta sa proyekto.

It comes from the word 'baka' which means possibility.

perhaps only

Expresses hope that something good will happen in the future.

bakasakali na lang

maybe

Used to express possibility.

baka

perhaps

A synonym of bakasakali that emphasizes possibility.

marahil

Maybe, it might happen.

Maybe we'll get free tickets to the concert!

Bakasakali na makakuha tayo ng free tickets sa concert!

To try, even if it's not certain.

I'm just trying to apply for the job, even if the requirements are really high.

Bakasakali lang akong mag-aplay sa trabaho, kahit sobrang taas ng requirements.

Assuming that something good will happen.

Maybe I'll meet him later at the event.

Bakasakali, baka makilala ko siya mamaya sa event.