Tigiisa (en. One each)

/tiˈɡiːsa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adverb
Means one by one or each.
They submitted their projects one by one to the teacher.
Tigiisa nilang pinasa ang kanilang mga proyekto sa guro.
Indicates separation or behavior that forms a specific count.
They received their gifts one at a time.
Tigiisa nilang tinanggap ang kanilang mga regalo.

Etymology

Origin unknown, possibly derived from the word 'tigi' meaning 'one by one'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

we should help each other one by one
It means that everyone should help each other individually.
tigiisa tayong magtulungan

Related Words

one
The word 'one' represents the number one or singular.
isa

Slang Meanings

Each person's share or piece.
Let's each take our respective parts in the project.
Tigiisa tayo sa ating kani-kanilang bahagi ng proyekto.
One thing or situation divided among people.
We’ll just share the cake, so don’t worry.
Tigiisa lang tayo sa cake, kaya huwag mag-alala.
Dividing tasks so it's not too heavy for one person.
In tasks, it's better if we each take a part so it's easier.
Sa mga gawain, mas mabuti kung tigiisa tayo para madali.