saka
saká with stress marks
also; furthermore; next time
Usage Note
Saka is a high-frequency particle with two main uses: additive ('and also, furthermore') and temporal deferral ('later, next time'). The phrase 'saka na' is one of the most recognized expressions of Filipino manana culture — putting something off to another time.
Examples
" Kumain tayo, saka mag-aral. "
Natural Translation
Let's eat, and then study.
Literal Translation
Eat we, also study.
" Saka na natin ito pag-usapan. "
Natural Translation
Let's talk about this next time.
Literal Translation
Next-time already we this talk-about.
" Pagod na pagod ako ngayon, kaya saka na lang natin tapusin ang proyekto kapag nakapagpahinga na ako. "
Natural Translation
I'm very tired right now, so let's just finish the project later once I've had some rest.
Literal Translation
Tired very I now, so next-time only just we finish the project when have-rested already I.
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