Kait (en. Because)

/ka.it/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
conjunction
A conjunction that indicates the reason or cause of an event.
Even though it rained, no one joined the picnic.
Kait umulan, walang sumama sa piknik.
Used to express an event that is due to another event.
Although we have problems, we need a solution.
Kait mayroon tayong mga problema, kailangan natin ng solusyon.
A conjunction that describes the relationship of cause and effect.
Because he studied hard, he passed the exam.
Kait nag-aral siya ng mabuti, nakapasa siya sa pagsusulit.

Etymology

From the conjunction word 'kait' meaning 'because of' or 'for the reason that'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Because you are here, I am happy.
Because you are here, I am happy.
Kait ikaw ay narito, masaya ako.
Even though I didn't sleep, I still brought enough energy.
Because I didn't sleep, I still brought enough energy.
Kait hindi ako natulog, nagdala pa rin ako ng sapat na lakas.

Related Words

need
Indicates the necessity for something.
kailangan
because
A synonym of 'kait', meaning 'because'.
dahil

Slang Meanings

What's up?
Hey, bro! What's going on?
Kait, bro! Ano na?
Where are you now?
Where are you? Come on, let's go out!
Kait ka na? Tara, labas tayo!
What's new?
Hey! What's new with you?
Kait! Anong balita sa'yo?