Kisa (en. Brief)
/ˈkisa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An event or thing with a short duration.
His speech was brief but full of meaning.
Ang kanyang pagsasalita ay kisa lamang ngunit puno ng sentido.
A short statement or explanation about something.
He wrote a brief note about the benefits of sleep.
Nagsulat siya ng kisa tungkol sa mga benepisyo ng pagtulog.
A term referring to a condensed form or version of something.
He provided the brief version of the story.
Ibinigay niya ang kisa na bersyon ng kwento.
Etymology
It originated from the root word 'kisa' meaning quick and brief.
Common Phrases and Expressions
brief time
a short duration spent on an activity
kisa ng oras
short and quiet
rather brief and without much noise
kisa at tahimik
Related Words
short
Expresses something that has a low duration.
maikli
Slang Meanings
Want to see or be with
I wanna see you, bestie! Come on, let's hang out!
Kisa na kita, bes! Tara, hang out tayo!
Like 'okay' or 'yes'
Sure, can I join the party?
Kisa, puwede ba akong sumama sa party?
Catching attention
Those memes of yours are catchy, so funny!
Kisa sa akin yung mga memes mo, nakakatawa!