Filipino · Numbers & Time
isa
One
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number one.
Example
Isang kape lang po.
Just one coffee, please.
Etymology
'Isa' means 'one', originating from Proto-Austronesian languages, where numeral systems often have simple forms.
How & Where It’s Used
'Isa' is used in both formal and informal settings, commonly in spoken language when counting or identifying singular objects.