EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
reason; cause; motive...
torpedo (weapon)...
to sabotage a courtship...
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/da-hi-LAN/
FIL: Ang sanhi, batayan, o motibo sa likod ng isang kilos, desisyon, o pangyayari.
EN: reason; cause; motive
This is the 'why' in your 'bakit'. The official justification you give your parents for coming home late. The 'hugot' you post about your ex. Everyone's looking for a **dahilan**, whether it's for breaking up or for buying another milk tea.
From `da(h)il` + `-an`.
ROOT MEANING: cause, reason
Often used with 'ng' or 'kung bakit' (e.g., 'ang dahilan ng...', 'ang dahilan kung bakit...').
🇵🇭 Ano ang dahilan ng iyong pag-alis?
🇺🇸 What is the reason for your departure?
🇵🇭 Bigyan mo ako ng magandang dahilan para manatili.
🇺🇸 Give me a good reason to stay.
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Isang kalagayan o lugar na may kakulangan o kawalan ng suplay ng tubig.