From root: minsan
Usage Note
Minsanan refers to something done in a single occurrence or all at once rather than in installments. It is often used when describing payments or big tasks.
Examples
" Minsanan lang ang bayad. "
Natural Translation
The payment is one-time only.
Literal Translation
One-time only the payment.
" Minsanan lang ang pagbayad natin. "
Natural Translation
Our payment is one-time only.
Literal Translation
One-time only the payment we.
" Mas pinili naming gawing minsanan ang bayad sa kotse kaysa hatiin ito sa maraming buwanang hulog. "
Natural Translation
We chose to make the car payment a one-time payment rather than split it into many monthly installments.
Literal Translation
More chose we make one-time the payment for car than split it into many monthly installment.
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