From root: isa
Usage Note
Nag-iisa describes someone who is currently solitary or by themselves. Nag-iisa siya sa bahay means he is alone at home.
Examples
" Nag-iisa siya sa kuwarto. "
Natural Translation
He is alone in the room.
Literal Translation
Alone he in room.
" Ang bata ay nag-iisa sa bahay. "
Natural Translation
The child is alone at home.
Literal Translation
The child is alone at house.
" Kahit nag-iisa siya sa malaking bahay, hindi siya nalulungkot dahil madalas siyang tinatawagan ng mga anak niya. "
Natural Translation
Even though she is alone in the big house, she isn't sad because her children often call her.
Literal Translation
Even-though alone she in big-link house, not she sad because often she-link being-called by plural child her.
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