From root: salita
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
isinalita
i-si-na-li-TA
said something
Present (Incomplete)
isinasalita
i-si-na-sa-li-TA
saying something
Future (Contemplated)
isasalita
i-sa-sa-li-TA
will say something
Usage Note
Isalita is used when focusing on the act of putting specific thoughts or feelings into spoken words. It is more formal and literary compared to the common word 'sabihin' and is often used in poetic or serious contexts.
Examples
" Ayaw niyang isalita ang totoo. "
Natural Translation
She doesn't want to say the truth.
Literal Translation
Doesn't-want she to-say the truth.
" Mahirap isalita ang tunay kong nararamdaman. "
Natural Translation
It is hard to say my true feelings.
Literal Translation
Hard to-verbalize the true my feeling.
" Mahirap isalita ang mga bagay na matagal mo nang itinago sa iyong puso. "
Natural Translation
It is hard to put into words the things you have long kept hidden in your heart.
Literal Translation
Hard to-say the things that long you already hid in your heart.
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