Ayon (en. According)

a-yon

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adverb

Used to indicate agreement or basis of a statement.

According to experts, getting enough sleep is important.

Ayon sa mga eksperto, mahalaga ang pagkakaroon ng sapat na tulog.

Used to present straight information or data.

According to the report, the prices of goods have increased.

Ayon sa ulat, tumaas ang presyo ng mga bilihin.

A way of referring to a specific source or authority.

According to Dr. Santos, health affects a person's capability.

Ayon kay Dr. Santos, ang kalusugan ay nakakaapekto sa kakayahan ng tao.

Derived from the root word 'ayon', meaning 'based on' or 'according to'.

according to data

based on recorded statistics or information.

ayon sa datos

according to

based on information from a particular person or source.

ayon kay

basis

Provides the foundation or basis for an idea or statement.

batay

he/she said that or that

There, he/she gave a reason why he/she didn't attend.

Ayon, nagbigay siya ng dahilan kung bakit hindi siya nakapasok.

there it is

There, they showed their new project, it's beautiful!

Ayon, pinakita na nila yung bagong project nila, ang ganda!

that's just how it is

There, that's just how it happened.

Ayon, ganun na nga ang nangyari.