Isala (en. Mistake)
i-sa-la
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An incorrect act or occurrence.
His mistake caused a big problem.
Ang kanyang isala ay nagdulot ng malaking problema.
verb
To have a mistake in an action.
The person made a mistake in his decision.
Ang tao ay nag-isala sa kanyang desisyon.
Etymology
From the root word 'sala' meaning mistake or fault.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Forgive me for my mistake.
Asking for forgiveness for the mistake.
Patawarin mo ako sa aking isala.
Related Words
made a mistake
The action of making a mistake.
nagkamali
Slang Meanings
A person who is enthusiastic or skilled at something, often used to recognize talented individuals.
My friend is such a isala when it comes to basketball; his team always wins.
Sobrang isala ng kaibigan ko pagdating sa basketball, palaging panalo ang team niya.
Cool and impressive; someone seems like they have superpowers.
His fans are so isala because he has an amazing voice.
Ang isala ng mga fans niya, dahil sa sobrang ganda ng boses niya.