How to Say "In Case" or "If Ever" in Tagalog | KUNG SAKALING in English

How to say “if ever,” “in case,” or “in the event that” in Tagalog? The phrase you’re looking for is “kung sakali” (or “kung sakaling”), commonly used to talk about potential situations, possible outcomes, or precautions in everyday Filipino conversations. This Tagalog lesson for intermediate learners includes practical example sentences with English translations so you can see exactly how kung sakali is used naturally in real dialogue. Using this phrase helps you discuss possibilities clearly, sound more fluent, and plan for uncertain events when speaking Tagalog.

Watch this video to learn how to say “In case” or “If ever” in Tagalog using the common phrase “Kung sakaling.” Explore practical Tagalog example sentences with easy English translations to see how it’s used naturally in conversation. 

Kung sakaling gusto mong umutang, sabihin mo lang sa akin. (If ever you need to borrow money, just let me know.)

Kung sakaling may tanong ka, huwag kang mahiyang magtanong. (In ever you have questions, don’t be shy to ask.)

Magdala ka ng ID kung sakaling hanapan ka nila. (Bring your ID just in case they ask for it.)

Paalalahanan mo ako kung sakaling makalimutan ko. (Please remind me if ever I forget.)

Kung sakaling may mangyari, tawagan mo ang numerong ito. (If ever something happens, call this number.)

Kung sakaling dadaan ka sa palengke, puwede ka bang bumili ng pipino? (If you happen to pass by the market, can you grab some cucumbers?)

Kung sakaling makita mo si Dianne, ikumusta mo ako. (If you happen to see Dianne, tell her I said hi.)

I-charge mo ang telepono mo para kung sakaling walang saksakan doon, may battery ka. (Charge your phone, just in case there’s no outlet there—you’ll have battery.)

Huwag kang magbubukas ng pinto kung sakaling may kumatok. (Don’t answer the door in case someone comes knocking.)

Mag-alcohol ka kung sakaling mangati ka. (Apply rubbing alcohol in case you feel any itch.)

Kargahin mo ‘yung baby kung sakaling umiyak. (Pick up the baby if he starts crying.)

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Kung sakaling may maghanap sa akin, sabihin mo wala ako. (In case anyone comes looking for me, tell them I’m not here.)

Magkulambo ka kung sakaling malamok. (Use a mosquito net in case there are a lot of mosquitos.)

Tokwa na lang ang bilhin mo kung sakaling walang baboy. (Just buy tofu in case there’s no pork.)

Lagyan mo pa ng asin kung sakaling matabang. (In case it’s bland, put in a bit more salt.)

Magtanong ka kung sakaling naguguluhan ka. (Feel free to ask in case you’re confused.)

Kung sakaling magkasunog, lumabas ka agad ng bahay. (If there’s ever a fire, get out of the house right away.)

Ano’ng dapat kong gawin kung sakaling lumindol? (What am I supposed to do if ever there’s an earthquake?)

Kung sakaling may magtanong, sabihin mo hindi pa natin alam. (If ever anyone asks, just say we don’t know yet.)

Kung sakaling kailangan mo ng masasakyan, i-text mo lang ako. (If you happen to need a ride, just text me.)

Kung sakaling hindi ko siya maabutan, sino ang kakausapin ko? (If I can’t catch her, who should I talk to?)

Kung sakaling mawalan ng kuryente, may flashlight ka ba? (If the power goes out, do you have a flashlight?)

Kung sakaling magkaaberya, sino’ng tatawagan ko? (If something goes wrong, who should I call?)

Kung sakaling hindi ko kaya, puwede ba akong magpatulong? (If I can’t handle it, can I ask for help?)

Kung sakaling hindi gumana ang app, ano’ng dapat nating gawin? (If the app doesn’t work, what should we do?)

Kung sakaling wala siya sa bahay, kanino ko puwedeng ibigay? (If she’s not home, who should I leave it with?)

Kung sakaling maubusan tayo ng pagkain, may mabibilhan ba malapit? (If we run out of food, is there anywhere nearby we can get more?)

Kung sakaling matuloy ang outing sasama ka ba? (If ever the outing happens, will you come?)

Tumuntong ka sa silya kung sakaling hindi mo abot. (Step on a chair if ever you can’t reach it.)

Kung sakaling magkaaberya, tawagan mo ako agad. (In case something goes wrong, call me right away.)

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