Sakali (en. If)

sah-kah-lee

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adverb

A word used to express possibility or condition.

If you happen to win the prize, you should be prepared.

Sakali mang makuha mo ang premyo, dapat kang maging handa.

Indicates possibilities in the future.

If it rains tomorrow, we will cancel the outing.

Sakali na umulan bukas, ikansela natin ang outing.

A word that states an uncertain condition.

If he does not show up, we will still proceed with the meeting.

Sakali mang hindi siya dumating, itutuloy pa rin namin ang meeting.

The word 'sakali' originates from the root word 'kali' which means possibility or chance.

if and

if in events that are likely to happen.

sakali at

if that

when there is a condition or chance.

sakali na

may be

a word that expresses ability or possibility.

maaaring

condition

a situation or condition that needs to be met.

kundisyon

maybe

Maybe she'll be there later.

Sakali, nandiyan siya mamaya.

if ever

If ever, call me.

Kung sakali, tawagan mo ako.

just in case

Just in case, bring that too.

Sakali, dalhin mo na rin 'yan.