Sasalita (en. Will speak)

sasa-li-ta

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A form of verb indicating an action that will happen in the future.
I will speak in front of the class tomorrow.
Sasalita ako sa harap ng klase bukas.
Refers to the act of speaking that will happen.
He will speak at the next meeting.
Sasalita siya sa susunod na pulong.
Expresses the condition that speaking will take place.
The teacher will speak if the students have questions.
Sasalita ang guro kung may mga tanong ang mga estudyante.

Etymology

from the word 'salita' meaning 'to speak' or 'will speak' in the future.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I will speak.
I will express myself verbally.
Magsasalita ako
We will speak.
We will express ourselves verbally.
Sasalita kami

Related Words

word
A noun referring to any statement, question, or spoken expression.
salita
to speak
A verb meaning 'to perform the act of speaking'.
magsalita

Slang Meanings

just talking
I'll just talk when I have the chance.
Sasalita lang ako kapag may pagkakataon.
that one will start speaking
That one is about to start speaking, it's almost done.
Sasalita na yan, malapit na magtapos.
small talk
We have no time left, but let's have small talk while he/she is speaking.
Wala na tayong oras, pero magchit-chat tayo habang sasalita siya.
gossiping or chatting
She's going to talk, let's gossip!
Sasalita na siya, chika-chika tayo!