From root: isa
Usage Note
Iisa emphasizes that there is strictly only one of something. Iisa na lang ang natitira means only one remains.
Examples
" Iisa lang ang natira. "
Natural Translation
Only one is left.
Literal Translation
Only-one only the remained.
" Iisa lang ang gusto ko. "
Natural Translation
I only want one thing.
Literal Translation
Only-one only the want I.
" Kahit magkaiba kami ng pinagmulan, iisa ang aming pangarap para sa kinabukasan ng aming mga anak. "
Natural Translation
Even though we come from different backgrounds, we share one dream for our children's future.
Literal Translation
Even different we of origin, only-one the our dream for the future of our children.
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