EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
because of this, therefore, hence...
to sweat; to perspire...
to enrich oneself; to become rich...
Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.
/DA-hil DI-to/
FIL: Isang parirala na nag-uugnay sa naunang pahayag bilang sanhi ng kasunod na resulta o konklusyon.
EN: because of this, therefore, hence
This is the verbal equivalent of the 'therefore' (∴) symbol in math. It's the pivot point in an argument. 'The project is due tomorrow, and you haven't started. Dahil dito, you're not going out tonight.' It’s the phrase that connects the problem to the inevitable, often unpleasant, consequence. It's the 'and that's why...' of Tagalog.
Combination of 'dahil' (because) and 'dito' (here).
A common transitional phrase in formal writing and speech to show cause and effect.
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🇵🇭 Malakas ang ulan at bumabaha na sa kalsada; dahil dito, kanselado ang mga klase.
🇺🇸 The rain is heavy and the streets are already flooding; because of this, classes are cancelled.
🇵🇭 Siya ang nanalo sa kompetisyon. Dahil dito, siya ang kakatawan sa bansa.
🇺🇸 She won the competition. Therefore, she will represent the country.
Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.