Sa (en. To)

/sɑ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
preposition
A preposition used to indicate location or direction.
He is standing in front of the house.
Nakatayo siya sa harap ng bahay.
Used to specify the destination or purpose of an action.
We went to school.
Pumunta kami sa paaralan.
Sometimes used in sentences that express possession or relation.
The book is on the table.
Ang libro ay nasa mesa.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'ad' meaning 'to' or 'at'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in life
to express the experience or condition of a person or thing.
sa buhay
inside
referring to the inner part of a place.
sa loob

Related Words

of
A preposition used to express the relationship between things.
ng
to (specific person)
A preposition used to specify the person or thing affected by an action.
kay

Slang Meanings

From (where are you from)
Where are you from? Where are you from?
Saan ka sa? Taga saan ka?
With (are you with me)
Are you with me?
Saan ka sa? Kasama mo ba ako?