Dahilan (en. Reason)

da•hi•lan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

Cause or motive of an event or situation.

His punctual arrival was due to his strong desire to be with family.

Ang kanyang pagkakaabot sa oras ay dahil sa kanyang matinding pagnanais na makasama ang pamilya.

Important explanation showing intent in an event.

The reason for his departure has not yet been disclosed.

Ang dahilan ng kanyang pag-alis ay hindi pa niya isinasalaysay.

Statement of reason why something occurred.

We need to find out the reason for the machine's malfunction.

Kailangan nating alamin ang dahilan ng pagkasira ng makina.

Because of this

Indicates a conclusion drawn from a situation.

Dahil dito

Behind the reason

Suggests a deeper explanation.

Sa likod ng dahilan

because

Means the cause or reason for something.

dahil

explanation

Clarification or assessment of a situation.

paliwanag

reason

What’s your reason for not going to the party?

Anong dahilan mo kung bakit hindi ka pumunta sa party?

justification

I have no justification, I just really want to stay home.

Wala akong dahilan, eh. Gusto ko lang talaga mag-stay sa bahay.

alibi

That’s my reason, it’s also like an alibi for this.

Yun ang dahilan ko, parang alibi na rin yun para dito.

excuse

You gave a reason again, that sounds like just an excuse.

Nagbigay ka na naman ng dahilan, parang palusot lang yan.