may isang salita

Tagalog

Etymology

Literally, “with one word” refering to one keeping one's promises as said without additional excuses nor changes.

Pronunciation

• (Standard Tagalog) IPA^(key): /maj ʔiˌsaŋ saliˈtaʔ/ [maɪ̯ ʔɪˌsan̪ sɐ.lɪˈt̪aʔ]
• Rhymes: -aʔ
• Syllabification: may i‧sang sa‧li‧ta

Adjective

may isáng salitâ (Baybayin spelling ᜋᜌ᜔ ᜁᜐᜅ᜔ ᜐᜎᜒᜆ)

1. (idiomatic) good as one's word (faithful to a promise)

   Antonym: walang isang salita

2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see may,‎ isa,‎ salita.