Usang (en. One)

u-sang

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A number or value representing a single unit.

There is one cat in our house.

May isang pusa sa aming bahay.

Helpful in referring to an object or person whose identity is unspecified.

I saw a person on the street.

Nakita ko ang isang tao sa daan.

from the root word 'isa'

one person

an individual or type of them

usang tao

long one

a large unit or object

mahabang usang

one

Means 'together' or 'partner' referring to a single unit.

isa

Together / Alike

We are together; we are both sad about the situation.

Usang tayo, pareho tayong malungkot sa sitwasyon.

To join or go along

Where are you going together, do you want to join in the outing?

Saan ka usang, gusto mo bang sumama sa outing?

Friend or companion

I want to be with you, we are together.

Gusto kong makasama ka, usang tayo.