Translation meaning & definition of the word "why" into Tagalog language

noun

1. The cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores'

synonym:
• why
,
• wherefore

1. Ang sanhi o hangarin na saligan ng isang aksyon o sitwasyon, lalo na sa pariralang 'ang whys at kung saan'

magkasingkahulugan:
• bakit
,
• saan

Examples of using

I asked Tom why he didn't like Mary.

Tinanong ko si Tom kung bakit hindi niya gusto si Mary.

I asked Tom why he wasn't at the party last night.

Tinanong ko si Tom kung bakit wala siya sa party kagabi.

I want to know why you're doing this.

Gusto kong malaman kung bakit mo ito ginagawa.

I just gave my viewpoint, why are you attacking me like this?

Binigyan ko lang ang aking pananaw, bakit mo ako inaatake ng ganito?

I don't understand why people idolize criminals.

Hindi ko maintindihan kung bakit idolo ng mga tao ang mga kriminal.

I can't figure out the reason why Tom did it.

Hindi ko alam ang dahilan kung bakit ito ginawa ni Tom.