Kadahilanan (en. Reason)
ka-da-hi-la-nan
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A thing or reason that causes an event or situation.
The main reason for his success is his perseverance.
Ang pangunahing kadahilanan ng kanyang tagumpay ay ang kanyang tiyaga.
The explanation of a situation as to why it happened.
There are many reasons why he left the job.
Maraming kadahilanan kung bakit siya umalis sa trabaho.
An argument or point that supports a viewpoint or decision.
We need to consider the reasons before making a decision.
Kailangan nating isaalang-alang ang mga kadahilanan bago gumawa ng desisyon.
Etymology
root word 'dahilan' with prefix 'ka-' and suffix '-an'
Common Phrases and Expressions
reasons
causes of something
mga kadahilanan
Related Words
reason
A word used to describe the cause or motive of an event.
dahilan
cause
A term that refers to the thing or reason that causes a situation.
sanhi
Slang Meanings
just a reason
You don't have an excuse anymore, that's just the reason.
Wala ka nang excuse, yun na ang rason lang talaga.
reason
What's your reason for not wanting to join?
Ano bang dahilan mo at ayaw mo sumama?
Tagalog reason
Why did I leave him? Simple, that’s just a Tagalog reason.
Bakit ko siya pinabayaan? Simple lang, tagalog na rason lang yan.