sali
salí with stress marks
to participate or include
Usage Note
Sali is a high-frequency verb used for joining an activity, group, or competition — 'sumali sa laro' (join the game), 'isali ang pangalan' (include the name). It expresses both voluntary participation and the act of adding someone or something to a group, making it one of the most versatile social verbs in Tagalog.
Examples
" Sumali ako sa laro. "
Natural Translation
I joined the game.
Literal Translation
Joined I in game.
" Sali siya sa biyahe bukas. "
Natural Translation
He/She is included in the trip tomorrow.
Literal Translation
Include he/she in trip tomorrow.
" Hinikayat ng guro ang lahat ng mag-aaral na sumali sa paligsahan upang mapalawak ang kanilang karanasan at tiwala sa sarili. "
Natural Translation
The teacher encouraged all the students to join the competition in order to broaden their experience and self-confidence.
Literal Translation
Encouraged of teacher the all of student to join in competition so-that broaden the their experience and trust in self.
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