Isaliwa (en. Joined)

i-sa-li-wa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb form that means participating or joining in an event.
He was joined in the writing competition.
Siya ay isinali sa kompetisyon sa pagsulat.
Attendance or involvement in a group, activity, or event.
Many students were involved in this project.
Maraming estudyante ang isinali sa proyektong ito.
After consideration, there are specific reasons why people are included.
You need specific criteria to decide who to include.
You need specific criteria to decide who isali.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'sali' meaning 'to join' or 'to participate'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Let’s include it
To add or include in a group or activity.
Isali na
Include everyone
To involve all people or things.
Isali ang lahat

Related Words

join
The root word meaning 'to join' or 'to participate'.
sali
included
A term for a person who is part of a group or activity.
kasali

Slang Meanings

Alone or just by oneself
Why are you there? Aren't you just by yourself?
Bakit nandiyan ka? Di ba't isaliwa ka na lang?
Avoiding other people
Just stay alone, so there's no drama.
Isaliwa ka na lang, para wala nang gulo.
To become reclusive or anti-social
Now, I feel like I just want to stay alone at home.
Ngayon, parang gusto ko na lang isaliwa sa bahay.