Abok (en. Reason)

a-bok

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The cause or reason for an event.
The reason for his failure was the lack of preparation.
Ang abok ng kanyang pagkabigo ay ang kakulangan sa paghahanda.
An explanation or justification of something.
We need a reason why he can't come.
Kailangan natin ng abok kung bakit hindi siya makakarating.
A type of reason that connects events.
The reasons for events are often complex.
Ang mga abok ng mga pangyayari ay madalas na kumplikado.

Common Phrases and Expressions

there's a reason
there's a cause or rationale for a situation.
may abok

Related Words

logic
The study of arguments and foundations of reasoning.
lohika
understanding
The ability to comprehend the reason for something.
pag-unawa

Slang Meanings

dude
Yo, dude! Let's go out.
Yo, abok! Tara na sa labas.
gang
Let's join in, gang!
Sama tayo, abok!
best friend
My best friend is always with me.
Ang abok ko ang kasama ko palagi.