Isa (en. One)

/ˈisa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Expressing a distinction or categorization from others.
There is another way to do this.
May isa pang paraan upang gawin ito.
A number representing one or first.
One of my favorite books is 'The Alchemist'.
Isa sa mga paborito kong libro ay 'Ang Alchemist'.
A solitary person or thing.
I have one friend who is always there for me.
May isa akong kaibigan na laging nandiyan para sa akin.

Etymology

Pinagmulan: Tagalog

Common Phrases and Expressions

one of the
One or more things that belong to a group.
isa sa mga

Related Words

first
The order of 'one' in counting.
ika-isa

Slang Meanings

A reference to being one with something or someone.
You are one of the kindest people I know.
Isa ka sa mga mabait na tao na kilala ko.
Only one has value or status.
Only one thing needs to be done, finish the project.
Isa lang ang dapat gawin, tapusin ang proyekto.
Often used in conversation, kind of like 'okay' or 'let's go'.
Okay, let’s go.
Isa, tara na.