[sa-]
English: Translation
an agglutinative prefix indicating relationship, direction, or possession, used to form new words (e.g., "saloyo" meaning "on/in the opposite side," "sasa'ken" meaning "mine").
Part of Speech
prefix
preposition
Notes
• sa (prefix)
○ Relational/Directional: An agglutinative prefix indicating relationship, direction, or possession, used to form new words.
■ Examples:
• saloyo ("on/in the opposite side")
• sasa'ken ("mine", implying possession)
○ sa (prep.)
■ Location: in, at, on.
• Example: Sa baxey ako. ("I am at home.")
■ Direction: to, toward.
• Example: Si Minda niponta sa oma. ("Minda is going to the farm.")
■ Oblique relation: of, about, concerning.
• Example: Pisabi sa mga agin. ("Tell (it) to the children.")
■ Temporal: at (a time).
• Example: Sapita’. ("In the morning.")