Gayon (en. Thus)

gá-yon

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adverb

A word used to show related effects or conditions.

Thus it happened that he succeeded in his efforts.

Gayon ang nangyari na siya'y nagtagumpay sa kanyang mga pagsisikap.

A conjunction that can express reason or result.

Thus people also chose their governments.

Gayon din ang pinili ng mga tao ang kanilang mga pamahalaan.

Tagalog word

However

Nevertheless or even with obstacles.

Gayon pa man

Likewise

Indicating agreement or similarity.

Gayon din

that

A demonstrative pronoun used to refer to a person, thing, or event that is near.

iyan

like this

A demonstrative pronoun that describes the manner or state of something.

ganito

Just like that

That's just how it happened to him, he didn't come back.

Gayon na lang ang nangyari sa kanya, hindi na siya bumalik.

Like that

That's how he talks, like he doesn't care.

Gayon siya makipag-usap, parang walang pakialam.

Are you serious?

Is that really what you want? Are you serious?

Gayon ba ang gusto mo? Seryoso ka?