sakali
Sundanese edit
Adverb edit
sakali
- once
- one time
- for the first time
- (all) at once
- at the same time
Tagalog edit
Etymology edit
Possibly borrowed from Malay sekali, derived from Sanskrit काल (kāla, “time”). Also possibly from Sanskrit सह (saha, “along with”) + Sanskrit काल (kāla, “time”).
Pronunciation edit
Adverb edit
sakalì (Baybayin spelling ᜐᜃᜎᜒ)
- in case; if by chance; perchance (usually after kung or baka)
- Magdala ka ng payong kung sakali'y umulan.
- Bring an umbrella in case it rains.
- maybe; perhaps; possibly
Derived terms edit
Further reading edit
- “sakali”, in Pambansang Diksiyonaryo | Diksiyonaryo.ph, Manila, 2018