sakali

sakali

1. once
2. one time
3. for the first time
4. (all) at once
5. at the same time

Possibly borrowed from Malay sekali, derived from Sanskrit काल (kāla, “time”). Also possibly from Sanskrit सह (saha, “along with”) +‎ Sanskrit काल (kāla, “time”).

• IPA^(key): /saˈkaliʔ/, [sɐˈxa.lɪʔ]

• IPA^(key): /saˈkaleʔ/, [sɐˈxa.lɛʔ] (colloquial)
• Hyphenation: sa‧ka‧li

sakalì (Baybayin spelling ᜐᜃᜎᜒ)

1. 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.

2. maybe; perhaps; possibly

   Synonyms: baka, marahil

• “sakali”, in Pambansang Diksiyonaryo | Diksiyonaryo.ph, Manila, 2018

• kasali, ilakas, ikasal