Kasi (en. Because)

kah-see

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

conjunction

Used as a conjunction to show the reason or cause of an action.

She is crying because her cat is lost.

Umiiyak siya kasi nawala ang kanyang pusa.

Provides an explanation for a situation or statement.

I cannot go because I have school.

Hindi ako makakapunta kasi may pasok ako.

The origin of this word is from the Spanish word 'casa' meaning house, but in context, it is a conjunction used to clarify or provide reason.

Because indeed

Used to explain or emphasize a reason.

Kasi nga

reason

The cause or reason of something that becomes the basis for an event.

dahilan

that's why

I studied that's why I want to pass.

Nag-aral ako kasi nga gusto kong pumasa.

because

Because, he can't come to the party.

Kasi, hindi siya makakapunta sa party.

that's because

I was worried that's because you're always late.

Nag-alala ako kasi naman lagi kang late.