Gayonpala (en. So that's it)

ga-yon-pa-la

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adverb
An adverb used to describe information that clarifies or refers to previously mentioned information.
So that's it, you didn't know about this.
Gayonpala, hindi mo pala alam ang tungkol dito.
Used to express that there is new information discovered in the conversation.
So that's why he got angry with me.
Gayonpala, kaya pala nagalit siya sa akin.

Etymology

This comes from the words 'gayon' meaning 'that' or 'like this' and 'pala' which is used as a conjunction indicating information.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Ah, so that's it!
A statement of realization after receiving information.
Ah, gayon pala!

Related Words

that
An adjective or adverb describing something similar or equal.
gayon
indeed
A conjunction used to clarify a statement.
pala

Slang Meanings

Oh, that's how it is then.
Ah, sorry! That's how it happened.
Ah, sorry! Gayon pala ang nangyari.
So that's why.
So that's why you weren't with us, that's how it is.
Kaya pala di ka nakasama, gayon pala.
So that's it.
So that's how it is, I thought you were happy.
So ganun pala, akala ko masaya ka.