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    Bakit (en. Why)

    ˈba.kɪt

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    preposition
    Used to ask about the reason or cause of something.
    Why are you late for class?
    Bakit ka late sa klase?

    Etymology

    from the Tagalog word that specifies a reason or cause.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Why is it like this?
    Question regarding a situation or condition.
    Bakit ganito?
    Why did this happen?
    Question regarding the cause of an event.
    Bakit nangyari ito?

    Related Words

    reason
    The cause or rationale behind something.
    dahilan
    where
    Refers to place or location, often used alongside questioning.
    saan
    when
    Refers to time, usually used in questioning about time.
    kailan

    Slang Meanings

    Why like that?
    Why like that? You're so mean!
    Bakit ganyan? Ang sama mo naman!
    Why are you still here?
    Why are you still here? Just leave already!
    Bakit ka pa nandito? Umalis ka na!
    Why though?
    Why though, didn't you tell me?
    Bakit kasi di mo sinabi sa akin?