asa
The cardinal number one.
see cardinal numbers in Appendix C, Table 14; manma 'first';
when a group of people needs to do something in unison, the Ilokano numbers maysa, dua, tallo 'one, two, three' are shouted out by one person
maysá
isá
asa
Two or more people (machi-) unite as one with each other to do something.
machi- machasa
Machasa kami do obra ta.
We unite as one to do our chores.
Machichasa ka na mayyayit tan malisto.
You unite as one with them in weeding so it is fast.
tachid
A group (ma-) is one, united as one in purpose, plan, or action.
Masa kami a mangay do oksong.
We are united to go to the river.
Someone unites, puts together all of one kind of something (ka--en).
Kasahen mo mababaheng saya bago.
Put together all the black pigs.
asaw
Another
asaya
Other.
kasa
Oneness, unity.
also kasan
pisa
Someone (may-) does or something happens once, one time.
tayisa
One each.