One in Tagalog

“One” in Tagalog can be translated as “isa,” “isang,” or “ang isa” depending on the context. This English word serves as both a number and a pronoun, with various uses in everyday conversation. Let’s explore how “one” is used and translated in Tagalog below.

[Words] = One

[Definition]:

• One /wʌn/
• Number 1: The lowest cardinal number; half of two.
• Pronoun 1: Used to refer to a person or thing previously mentioned or easily identified.
• Pronoun 2: Used to refer to any person in general.
• Adjective 1: Single; individual.

[Synonyms] = Isa, Isang, Ang isa, Nag-iisa, Solong, Tangi

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: I have one brother and two sisters.
• Ex1_PH: Mayroon akong isang kapatid na lalaki at dalawang kapatid na babae.
• Ex2_EN: Which one do you prefer?
• Ex2_PH: Alin ang gusto mo?
• Ex3_EN: One must always be careful when crossing the street.
• Ex3_PH: Dapat laging mag-ingat ang tao kapag tumatawid sa kalsada.
• Ex4_EN: She is the one who helped me yesterday.
• Ex4_PH: Siya ang taong tumulong sa akin kahapon.
• Ex5_EN: I need one more pencil to complete the set.
• Ex5_PH: Kailangan ko pa ng isang lapis upang makumpleto ang set.